I look into all these old programs that work great after decades with lots of appreciation.

At the same time, I look into this plethora of web-and-AI-stuff that needs rewrite almost every year... just a massive facepalm situation.

We as a tech community really should go back to the basics when designing stuff, but it seems people just want to make on the highlights of the week for their startup to get some money to burn, and leave rubbish behind.