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Feb 19, 2025 · Fundamentals

Why Do Some Messy Codebases Remain Surprisingly Stable?

The article explores how heavily indebted, poorly designed code—often called a “shit mountain”—can stay stable over time thanks to accumulated technical debt, rigorous testing processes, and continuous maintenance, while highlighting the risks of refactoring or adding new features.

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Why Do Some Messy Codebases Remain Surprisingly Stable?