Ali Raza from Bevel: Can Old Code Learn New Tricks?

Ali Raza, CEO and co-founder of Bevel, discusses the challenges of working with legacy code and how Bevel aims to provide solutions through AI-powered tools. The conversation covers the definition of legacy code, the importance of understanding business logic, and the vision behind Bevel as a company. Ali shares insights from potential users, the approach Bevel takes to code understanding, and the competitive landscape in the software development industry. The episode also includes a demo of Bevel’s tool, showcasing its capabilities in navigating and modernizing legacy code. In this conversation, Ali from Bevel discusses the challenges of legacy code in software development, the urgency for companies to modernize their systems, and the role of AI in facilitating this transition. He emphasizes the importance of understanding legacy systems, the need for a fulfilling workplace culture, and the strategies for engaging with the developer community. The discussion also covers the implementation of Bevel’s solutions, data privacy concerns, and the evolving pricing strategies for their product. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bevel and Legacy Code 05:59 Insights from Potential Users 08:58 Bevel’s Approach to Code Understanding 11:54 Company and Product Vision 14:52 The Future of Software Development 18:06 Demo of Bevel’s Tool 20:56 Navigating Legacy Code with Bevel 24:05 Competition and Market Positioning 26:50 Real-World Applications and Challenges 30:43 The Tipping Point for Legacy Systems 32:41 AI’s Role in Modernizing Legacy Code 34:36 Agentic Software Development 36:24 Implementing Bevel in Legacy Environments 37:30 Data Privacy and User Experience 40:11 Language-Specific Solutions for Legacy Code 42:42 Building a Fulfilling Workplace Culture 45:07 Navigating Early-Stage Startup Challenges 46:14 Community Engagement and Product Adoption 47:58 Pricing Strategies for Developer Tools 49:37 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Follow Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliraza12/ Follow Chris Rod Max: Chris Wang: https://linkedin.com/in/christinewang0/ Rod Rivera: https://linkedin.com/in/rodriveracom/ Max Tee: https://linkedin.com/in/maxsontjy/ Follow on X: https://x.com/chrisrodmax Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrisrodmax Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/chrisrodmax Subscribe to the newsletter: https://chrisrodmax.com #chrisrodmax #ai #technews