# Strangler Fig

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Martin Fowler explains the strangler fig metaphor for gradually replacing an existing software system. The article connects a biological image to incremental modernisation, helping readers reason about alternatives to a single large replacement project. Useful for architects, engineering leads and teams maintaining legacy applications who need a clear starting point for discussing migration boundaries and staged change.


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