Those with industry expertise have likely encountered projects with fragile codebases.
When adding ➕ a module, the aim is to minimize changes, and anxiety mounts with each release.
The anxiety associated with making changes stems from the underlying illness 🤒 of the system.
Embrace your code without fear. ❌😱
Temporary disruptions during restructuring are a small price to pay.
The project's current state is a result of avoiding change; investing time in refactoring will yield worthwhile returns.
Revise 🔎 internal interfaces, reorganize modules, eliminate duplicated code through refactoring, and streamline your design by minimizing dependencies.
Gradually shift from the old structure to the new one, conducting tests at each step.
Embrace the role of a surgeon 🧑⚕️ unafraid to remove the ailing portions to facilitate healing.
Maintain a "hygiene" list with tasks deemed beneficial for the overall project.
Consistently prioritize the overall "health" of the code.
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