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Learn to identify, assess, and manage technical debt in aging open source projects through this 31-minute conference talk from All Things Open. Explore the challenges that arise when legacy code becomes a liability rather than an asset, and discover practical strategies for dealing with outdated dependencies, unmaintained libraries, and accumulated technical debt. Gain insights into decision-making frameworks for determining when to refactor, replace, or retire aging open source components in your projects. Understand the risks associated with continuing to use unsupported or vulnerable open source software and learn how to balance the costs of maintenance against the benefits of modernization. Develop skills for creating sustainable approaches to code maintenance that prevent technical debt from accumulating to dangerous levels while maintaining system functionality and security.
Syllabus
When Old Code Becomes A Liability: Managing Tech Debt And Aging Open Source by Aaron Mitchell
Taught by
All Things Open