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# [Cleaning Up Legacy Data: From Wikipedia Links to Wikidata IDs in Open Library](https://blog.rayberger.org/cleaning-up-legacy-wikipedia-links?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Software developers often avoid maintenance work, partly because companies rarely incentivize it. This is one reason why some tech companies have a reputation for abandoning products after launch. But maintenance is important, which is why I'm doing ...

Jan 14, 2025 · 3 min read · blog.rayberger.org  
Updated Apr 17, 2025  
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