I think it represented poorly. It's more than just code in one system. It's systems built upon systems built upon systems. It encompasses our network, our software deployment stack, our proprietary extensions to standards and much much more. Unknown dependencies on unknown dependencies on unknown dependencies (and it's not like we're slacking on trying to map that/keep the asset inventory up to date).
It's basically paralyzing. It's so hard to get a release done, add capacity, or add new features for our lines of business (we have dozens!).
It's basically paralyzing. It's so hard to get a release done, add capacity, or add new features for our lines of business (we have dozens!).