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# Grappling With Clunky Old Software? Start by Understanding What’s Inside!

Terrified of breaking critical systems when touching undocumented legacy code? See how an "MRI for software" maps complex dependencies instantly, unblocking safe and rapid modernization.

- **Speakers:** [Luc Perard](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@luc-perard)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024
- **Published:** August 29, 2024
- **Duration:** 30:23
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1189-grappling-with-clunky-old-software-start-by-understanding-what-s-inside
- **Thumbnail URL:** https://customer-goifxnzhrq3d0d54.cloudflarestream.com/e1426f3214127e9513188151101fc390/thumbnails/thumbnail.jpg?time=203425ms

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