Ever seen how a strangler fig grows around a tree until it replaces it completely? That’s the inspiration behind this modernization strategy.
👉 How it works:
Instead of rewriting a legacy system all at once, you gradually build new components around it.
Over time, the new system “strangles” the old one — until the legacy code can be safely retired.
This reduces risk, keeps business running, and allows incremental improvements.
💡 Why it matters: It’s a practical way to modernize large, complex applications without downtime or massive rewrites.
👉 Think of it as evolution, not revolution in software architecture.
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