Explore the challenges of maintaining legacy, dead, and zombie code in this 50-minute conference talk that addresses one of software development's most frustrating realities. Learn to distinguish between different types of problematic code that accumulates as systems grow and evolve, particularly when original developers are no longer available to provide context. Discover practical strategies for identifying unused code that may be creating confusion and security vulnerabilities in your codebase. Gain insights into tools and techniques that can help you systematically eliminate dead code and improve your system's maintainability, while understanding the common struggles developers face when dealing with inherited codebases.