num_pages: 248
description: Kill It with Fire chronicles the challenges of dealing with aging computer systems along with sound modernization strategies.How to survive a legacy apocalypse Kill it with fire the typical first reaction to a legacy system falling into obsolescence is a knee-jerk approach that often burns through tons of money and time only to result in a less efficient solution. This book offers a far more forgiving modernization framework laying out smart value-add strategies and proven techniques that work equally well for ancient systems and brand-new ones. Renowned for restoring some of the worlds oldest messiest computer networks to operational excellence software engineering expert Marianne Bellotti distills key lessons and insights from her experience into practical research-backed guidance to help you determine when and how to modernize. With witty engaging prose Bellotti explains why new doesnt always mean better weaving in illuminating case studies and anecdotes from her work in the field. Youll Packed with resources exercises and flexible frameworks for organizations of all ages and sizes Kill It with Fire will give you a vested interest in your technologys future. 
language: English
title: Kill It with Fire: Manage Aging Computer Systems
publisher: No Starch Press