Taking an existing process and trying to improve upon or retrofit it with a something new. Especially relevant when the existing process is not the best solution and starting from scratch without any constraints would be better.
I would like to rewrite the application using an updated framework and workflow instead of simply paving the goat path.
Peaking out - a phrase reffering to a state of mind, resulting from a stressful or disturbing situation, which is generally associated with an instantaneous feeling of uncertainty, paranoia and fear.
Tom: Dude, I dropped 4 tabs of acid yesterday.
Richard: Oh bro, that's a lot. How was it?
T: Dude, I was peaking out for half of it.
R: That's peak man.
Harry: I was studying philosophy yesterday night and I realized life is worth nothing. I peaked out.