Abstract
Modernizing large codebases is tough—outdated frameworks, security fixes, and deprecated APIs drain engineering time and slow innovation. In this session, we’ll explore how to apply “Mechanical Advantage” in software: small, precise changes that deliver big results. Using OpenRewrite and AI-assisted refactoring, you’ll see how to achieve deterministic, scalable, and auditable code transformations. Learn practical strategies to upgrade frameworks, patch CVEs, and clean up legacy code safely and consistently—freeing your team to focus on building what’s next.
Speaker
Mark Heckler
Senior Director of Field Engineering @Moderne
Mark Heckler, MBA is the Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne. He has worked with key players in numerous industries and organizations to develop, deliver, and maintain critical capabilities securely, on time, and on budget. Mark is an open source contributor, author of Spring Boot: Up and Running (https://bit.ly/springbootbook), and a licensed, instrument-rated pilot.
Session Sponsored By
Moderne is a developer collaboration platform that automates large-scale code migrations, security fixes, and modernization across repositories, freeing developer capacity for higher-impact work.
Date
Tuesday Nov 18 / 05:05PM PST ( 50 minutes )
Video
Video is not available
