Build Tomorrow on Yesterday's Foundations

Have you ever noticed how excited we get about new things in the tech world? We love shiny gadgets and the latest tools that come our way. As we grow in our jobs, we keep chasing after these cool new technologies, frameworks and ways of doing things. And many times, our managers give us a big pat on the back for it.👏

But here's the thing: even when we become leaders, we often keep our eyes fixed on the newest stuff. We love the cutting-edge, the latest and greatest. And because of that, we tend to praise and reward the folks who jump on board with the latest trends. But what about the people who've been working on the older stuff, the legacy code?

I've seen firsthand how these folks can sometimes get left behind. Think about any product that's been around for a long time. There are always some amazing developers behind the scenes, fixing bugs and adding important features to it. But too often, we forget about them or even see them as less valuable.

But here's the truth: those old systems are a big part of why our company is where it is today. They laid the foundation for all the cool stuff we're doing now. We need to show some love for the old team, the old product and all the hard work that went into it.❤️

So here's a question for all the leaders out there: What kind of leader are you if you don't appreciate the people who made it possible for you to be here?

If we want to make real changes, we need to have a plan to update those old systems and support the people who've been keeping them running all this time. Let's recognize their skills and dedication, and make sure they're a part of our plans for the future.🚀

As a leader, if you don't do it trust me one of the 3 things happens:
1. Half of your team will leave.
2. The current team won't cooperate and collaborate.
3. No one is interested in touching legacy code.

Whatever the case trust me as a leader you will be in the tough spot and mostly in 1 or 2 years down the line you will get fired.