Measurable Innovations
Dave emphasizes the need for unique and measurable solutions to business problems, arguing that vague improvements to code quality are not worth investment. Ven highlights the importance of tangible metrics, suggesting that real improvements should lead to reduced downtime or increased efficiency. The conversation underscores the challenge of balancing code maintainability with business priorities, ultimately advocating for clear, quantifiable outcomes over abstract notions of code beauty.In this clip
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SE-Radio Episode 242: Dave Thomas on Innovating Legacy Systems
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