The Practical Guide to Using AI on Legacy Codebases (Without Making Things Worse)

AI tools can genuinely help with legacy code β€” but only on the right problems. Understanding and documentation: yes. Refactoring core logic you don’t fully understand: hard no.

March 20, 2026 Β· 6 min Β· Zidane

Using AI to Refactor Legacy Code Without Breaking Everything

Legacy code is scary. AI can help you understand it, test it, and refactor it β€” if you’re careful about how you use it.

December 8, 2025 Β· 13 min Β· Zidane