Never Rewrite

Episode 45 - Year In Review


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Isaac and Jeffrey celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a consistent schedule and reflect on the evolution of topics covered in the past year. They also talk about running out of failure stories and the importance of finding interesting guests. The hosts discuss the concept of forcing functions for successful rewrites and the risks associated with rewrites. They also explore the idea of the Ship of Theseus and how it relates to software development. Lastly, they discuss how rewrites can discourage learning about the current system. In this episode, the hosts discuss various themes related to software development and the process of rewriting code. They emphasize the importance of the investigation process and how it can be used to improve code quality. They also discuss the benefits of tidying up code and the value of iterative workshops. The hosts highlight the importance of understanding the business side of software development and the need for developers to develop human skills in the age of AI. They also reflect on past interviews with industry experts and invite listeners to participate in future guest episodes.
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Never RewriteBy Isaac Askew and Jeffrey Sherman