I've often been prevented from improving existing pieces of code.
Usually with a variety of reasons, but it boils down to not prioritizing keeping the code clean. Invariably that's led to a higher carrying cost and decreasing ability to meet business goals.
But you're right, it's a rare developer that's interested in doing the unsung work of keeping a codebase clean.
Usually with a variety of reasons, but it boils down to not prioritizing keeping the code clean. Invariably that's led to a higher carrying cost and decreasing ability to meet business goals.
But you're right, it's a rare developer that's interested in doing the unsung work of keeping a codebase clean.