J. Tower: Modernization Strangler Fig Pattern - Episode 263

In this episode of the "Programming with Palermo" podcast, Jonathan Tower, founder of Trailhead Technology Partners, shares his expertise on software modernization and the Strangler Fig pattern. Jonathan, also known as J., is a software consultant and Microsoft MVP in .NET who loves to share his knowledge through speaking at conferences and meetups. As a lover of nature and national parks, he has visited 56 of the 63 parks across the world.

The podcast covers various topics related to software modernization, including J.'s philosophy on rewriting legacy systems, the pros and cons of making small improvements over time, and the concept of microfrontends. J. also explains the Strangler Fig pattern in detail and how it can be used as a strategy for software updates. In addition, he talks about modernizing older ASP.NET applications using .NET 7 and the role of reverse proxies in the process.

Throughout the conversation, J. emphasizes the importance of community building and shares his experiences of serving on non-profit boards dedicated to building the software industry in West Michigan. Listeners can benefit from the wealth of knowledge shared by J. and other industry experts by tuning in to the "Programming with Palermo" podcast.

Mentioned in the podcast are related resources including the books "Working Effectively with Legacy Code" and "Programming with Palermo" video podcast. Listeners can access show notes and additional episodes by visiting AzureDevOps.Show.