How do you perceive and work with legacy code in a project?

Working with legacy code requires carefulness and understanding of the context. First, it's important to understand why the code is considered outdated: it may use deprecated APIs, not meet current standards, or be poorly maintained. I try to:

• Understand the logic and purpose of the code.
• Check if there are tests, and add them if necessary.
• Gradually refactor the code, improving readability and maintainability.
• Discuss changes with the team to avoid regressions.

This approach helps to maintain project stability and improve code quality over time.