Episode 20 - Avoiding legacy code
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that all large software systems will be increasingly made up of legacy code. But is this actually the case? In this episode we explore the concepts of legacy code, adaptable architecture, and agile tech companies, and explain how Starling is aiming to avoid the pitfalls of software landscapes of the past. Host Jason Maude discusses this with Head of Back-Office Engineering Martin Dow and Lead Customer Service Engineer Ricardo Avalos.
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