https://peertube.watch/videos/watch/d0259c67-1daf-4c8c-937c-8a95e19f4f4d In early 2023, having just started as Director of Engineering at a US startup, I was immediately faced with a fascinating challenge: a legacy technology landscape resembling a Rube Goldberg machine—a diverse mix of tools and systems. Join me in 'Recycle, Reuse, Rebuild: Transformative Tactics for Turning Your Brownfields Green' as we navigate the intricacies of transforming this intricate system. I'll share experiences, guide you through my decision-making process, and impart valuable lessons learned. Unlocking Transformation Explore the challenges of leveraging open source tools, particularly those resistant to customization. We'll address the common temptation to 'burn it all down' and start anew, emphasizing the strategic middle path of transformation. Navigating Solution Evolution Discover how to plan for loosely coupled systems, decide when to repair or rebuild, and strike the right balance between open source and custom solutions. Empower Your Development This isn't just about strategies; it's a dynamic conversation aimed at empowering you to transform your brownfields into greener, more sustainable JavaScript landscapes. This session will be informative and fun for anyone who's ever confronted the joys of working with legacy code. Speaker: Adam Juran, Track: JavaScript devroom, Room: H.1301 (Cornil), When: Saturday 3 February 2024, 12:05–12:30 (Brussels time), Schedule: FOSDEM 2024 event page, Slides & links FOSDEM 2024: Recycle, Reuse, Rebuild: Transformative Tactics for Turning Your Brownfields Green (slides), Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Belgium (CC BY 2.0 BE) (as stated in the FOSDEM video archive). Attribution: “Recycle, Reuse, Rebuild: Transformative Tactics for Turning your Brownfields Green” by Adam Juran, FOSDEM 2024. Original recording: 2024/h1301/fosdem-2024-3289-recycle-reuse-rebuild-transformative-tactics-for-turning-your-brownfields-green.av1.webm from the FOSDEM video archive. This channel is an unofficial mirror; FOSDEM is a free and non-commercial event organised by the community for the community. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:04:23 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.watch https://peertube.watch/lazy-static/avatars/3b284627-b75f-409e-ac2e-10f4c2946f43.png https://peertube.watch/videos/watch/d0259c67-1daf-4c8c-937c-8a95e19f4f4d All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.watch/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.