If you’ve worked on legacy code or a “big ball of mud,” you’re likely familiar with the frustration, slowdowns, and increased costs that come with maintaining it. Refactoring is often seen as the solution to these problems, but how do you actually start?

The common suggestion? Rewrite everything from scratch. But convincing stakeholders to support such a risky and expensive approach rarely works.

In this session, we will explore practical, low-risk strategies for cleaning up your codebase without starting from scratch. We’ll examine techniques such as the Strangler Fig Pattern and share best practices for refactoring, helping you avoid common pitfalls that lead to tangled, unmanageable code. By the end, you’ll have valuable tips and techniques that will make the refactoring process easier and more sustainable for you and your team.