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A timeless principle that remains relevant: "In nearly every case, the 'rewrite everything' approach takes longer than expected—if it's even completed at all."
Legacy systems contain years of hidden business logic, evolved requirements, and institutional knowledge that can't be easily replicated from scratch.
In this classic article, Rewrite or Renovate, Ned Lowe shares wisdom gathered from leading CTOs across Asia's fintech ecosystem on why gradual transformation through the Strangler Fig Pattern consistently outperforms ambitious rewrites.
For practical strategies to modernize critical systems without risking your timeline, budget, or user experience, read the full article below.