The so called "Strangler Fig" (aka "Strangler") pattern is a much cited strategy for replacing legacy systems with new, often microservice-based architectures. However, it's not actually a microservice pattern, and there are several - quite different - ways to implement it.

Are you confused yet?

Fear not: We will have a look at the theory, and then explore together, how Strangler Fig could be used to improve and replace a project worthy being called "The Most Horrible Piece Of Code in the World".