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"We ran out of columns" - The best, worst codebase

The writer's first software job involved working on a legacy system with a polluted database. SQL Server's column limit was exceeded, leading to the creation of multiple interconnected tables. The system also featured a login dependency on a manually filled calendar table and daily data replication from a CSV file. A shipping app relied on complex class hierarchies and reflection, leading to persistent bugs from number reuse. Despite its chaotic nature, the codebase allowed for flexible, quick fixes and personal connections with end-users.


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