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Rebuild vs Refactor: A Decision Framework for Tech Founders
The article provides a structured framework for deciding whether to rebuild or refactor a codebase, focusing on business impact rather than emotional reactions. It distinguishes structural problems (requiring rebuild) from incidental ones (fixable via refactoring). The framework aims to replace gut-driven decisions with specific, evaluable criteria.
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While the framework is useful, it may oversimplify the complexity of legacy systems, where structural and incidental problems often intertwine.
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