Taylor's Guide to Big Rewrites

Explore the unconventional approach of applying Taylorism principles to a major software rewrite in this 33-minute conference talk from RailsConf 2023. Discover how a team of four engineers successfully migrated 2,500 customers' data over an 18-month period, challenging the conventional wisdom against large-scale rewrites. Learn valuable insights on managing complex projects, including business practices and coding strategies that contributed to the success of this ambitious undertaking. Gain practical knowledge on tackling extensive application overhauls and understand how to navigate the challenges associated with such endeavors in software development.

RailsConf 2023 - Taylor’s Guide to Big Rewrites by Andy Croll