Anti-Aging in projects
Long-term software projects rarely fail abruptly, but rather deteriorate gradually over time. This presentation introduces anti-aging strategies for projects to maintain high software quality over a longer period of time by proactively counteracting technical decay.
Using real-world examples, the presentation examines typical symptoms of “historically grown” systems, shows how they arise, and why they have a negative impact on both customer benefit and developer productivity. Based on this analysis, the talk provides practical strategies for sustainable maintenance.
The session also addresses situations where code quality has already deteriorated significantly and discusses when refactoring, recovery plans, or architectural changes are necessary. The goal is to provide participants with actionable guidelines for extending the life of software projects while maintaining stability, adaptability, and development efficiency.
- Neos Conference 2026
- 02.06.2026
- 13:00
- Center Stage