Lessons Learned from Refactors and Rearchitectures

Explore lessons learned from refactors and rearchitectures in this 31-minute conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2022. Discover best practices and common pitfalls in development velocity as Josh Goldberg shares insights from successful and unsuccessful efforts. Learn about systems to prevent major mistakes, the importance of release checklists, and strategies for knowledge sharing and documentation. Examine the challenges of complexity, unrealistic expectations, and aggressive goals, while understanding the value of incremental victories and refactors. Gain practical advice on working with legacy code, measuring benefits, and celebrating successes. Benefit from Goldberg's experience as he discusses learning, collaboration, and the role of senior developers in supporting teams through major changes.