AI is reshaping how we code… but what does that mean for legacy systems?

In this talk, @raymyers.bsky.social dives into the current state of AI-assisted coding and its implications for maintaining, refactoring, and evolving older codebases.

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sMf...

Legacy code doesn’t just run, it speaks 😃

Steve Richey reminds us that code carries history and intent, and preserving that makes maintenance more meaningful.

… It's also a great reminder of why it's often a good idea to fix existing software *progressively* 😄

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGWO...

Feeling overwhelmed by a tangled legacy codebase?

@nicoespeon.com offers 7 concrete techniques to help: from incremental refactoring to testing strategies and maintenance best practices.

This talk gives actionable advice for devs navigating tech debt!

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KUU...

Splitting a messy monolithic codebase into microservices can be tempting… but it’s rarely easy 😅

Sarah Dutkiewicz walks us through strategies and pitfalls when doing so. This talk is useful for teams undertaking large-scale architecture change!

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqXn...

Ever stared at a legacy codebase and wondered: “What is going on here?”

In this talk, Federico helps you navigate that complexity by identifying recurring "idioms" in code, then uses those to guide refactoring or migration

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Px...

More legacy-code wisdom coming soon…

Working with legacy code doesn’t have to be a burden

In this talk, Daniel Prager shares how shifting your mindset can turn “legacy work” into something rewarding and even enjoyable!

🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyy...

Stay tuned: we are gearing up for the next MenderCon 🤫

We have started preparing our 2026 edition 🤫

In the meantime, you can find all the talks from previous editions on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@mendercon/v...

Stay tuned to learn more about what's coming 😉
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