What if I got Hit by a Bus? – Taking Care of the Code You Created

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You, and you alone managed to birth your solution, despite the ambitious deadlines and resource constraints. The solution works - it’s standing tall on its own, but you know that it is but a gentle gust of wind away from needing your delicate and nuanced maintenance. But, you know in your bones that your creation won’t have you around to nurse it indefinitely. You could certainly try explain to your peers and superiors the many nuances of your lifestyle, secret side projects, and sabbatical fantasies - but, that won't be an easy conversation. But then, from the corner of your eye, you see it. Barreling towards you - fast, enormous and… bright yellow...