TLDR Dev · OPINIONS & ADVICE
MOST REWRITES SERVE THE ENGINEER, NOT THE BUSINESS
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Most code rewrites cater to the preferences of engineers rather than the actual needs of the business, leading to a loss of valuable historical context and solutions that reside in the existing code. A rewrite should only be pursued when there are measurable issues, such as outdated dependencies or technical debt, rather than personal style choices.