A bloated, unmaintainable app can crush your velocity. But do you need to rebuild — or refactor?
Refactor If:
- Your tech stack is modern but messy
- Performance issues are localized
- You have tests — or can add them
Rebuild If:
- Tech stack is outdated or unsupported
- Your team dreads touching the codebase
- New features take forever to build
Warning: Rewrites can fail without clear scope, specs, and leadership.