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Architecture Evolution: When to Choose Refactoring Over Rebuilding Legacy Systems

· Federico Tomassetti · Aug. 25, 2025, 1:14 p.m.
Application modernization Language Engineering Business Logic Refactoring Software Architecture Refactoring legacy systems Development strategies
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The blog post discusses the critical decision developers face when dealing with legacy systems: whether to refactor existing code or rebuild from scratch. It emphasizes that this choice isn't solely based on instinct or technical skills but involves deeper considerations about architecture evolution.
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