Long-lived codebases accumulate layers of architectural assumptions as ownership changes. Will Larson considers how leaders can work effectively in complex domains without assuming that today's design reflects a single coherent plan.
Original author: Will Larson
Publication: Irrational Exuberance
Source publication date: 2026-07-11.
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