Refactoring is critical to keeping programs running, but all too often it makes you want to burn it all down. It's a bit like fixing a leaky sewage pipe.

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Tessa van der Heijden

Elixir

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Refactoring software can be tedious but can often be faster than a total rewrite if done carefully and with proper testing. The old code may be ugly but it could be holding back ancient bugs. Toggl is a time tracking app that helps users see where their working hours are spent.

The Hidden Dangers of Refactoring [Comic]

You gotta love those ancient bugs from hell :D

Nobody expects the spanish depreciation !

Bored devs decide to rewrite everything from scratch 😂