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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 37 MIN

Episode 99: DOGE Pt. 2: Government Rewrites with Guest Dan Hon

from Never Rewrite · host Isaac Askew and Jeffrey Sherman

Guest Dan Hon discusses the complexities and risks associated with rewriting government software, particularly in the context of social security systems. He emphasizes the importance of understanding legacy systems, the role of ideology in software development, and the need for transparency and user-centered design. The discussion also touches on lessons learned from the private sector and the challenges of modernization in government services.Show Notes:Dan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhon/Dan's Newsletter: newsletter.danhon.com/ Reference to Jamie Zawinski: https://www.jwz.org/gruntle/nomo.htmlOriginal Wired.com article: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-administration-cobol-benefits/

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