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How CTOs Use the Strangler Fig Pattern to Modernize Legacy Systems

In this episode of Tech Leadership with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the strangler fig pattern—a software modernization strategy that gradually replaces legacy systems without the risk of a big-bang rewrite. They open with a concrete example from a regional bank that used the pattern to migrate a core banking platform over 18 months, then break down the technical and organizational mechanics: how to identify strangler points, manage dependencies, and keep teams motivated during a long transition. The conversation also covers common pitfalls, such as the temptation to rebuild everything at…

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