[MEDIUM] Archived -old pages pattern is unsustainable

[0xbbjoker]

Summary

The UI redesign archives old pages by creating -old suffixed copies (e.g., page-old.tsx, TopHero-old.tsx, landing-header-old.tsx). This pattern creates maintenance overhead and routing confusion.

Current -old Files

• app/auth/cli-login/page-old.tsx
• app/auth/error/page-old.tsx
• app/login/page-old.tsx
• app/oldlanding/page.tsx
• components/landing/TopHero-old.tsx
• components/layout/landing-header-old.tsx

Impact

• Doubles the file count for affected components
• Confuses routing (especially app/oldlanding/page.tsx which creates a real route)
• Old files diverge from new patterns and become dead code
• Increases bundle size if not properly tree-shaken
• Confuses new contributors

Recommended Fix

1. Set a time-boxed removal date (e.g., 2 weeks after redesign merges)
2. Use git history instead of -old files for reference
3. If A/B testing is needed, use feature flags instead
4. Remove app/oldlanding/page.tsx (creates accessible route /oldlanding)

Source

Identified by GPT Scope Analyst agent during comprehensive plan review (2026-02-06).