Refactorings are an integral part of our developer life. It would be nice to always be able to start from scratch, implement new features and realize new ideas. However, we are much more frequently confronted with having to readjust existing source code. In this context, refactorings play a crucial role, especially when we are working on legacy code.
Exploring the code vastness of the legacy space - Where no test has gone before In the galaxies of software development, ensuring quality is of paramount importance and yet so often neglected. Working in untested and unknown code is as common as it is universally disliked. Who looks forward to
At the HerbstCampus 2016 in Nuremberg I gave a talk on refactoring C# legacy code. You can find the video of the talk here.
In this video, I explain the Mikado method, which can be used to break down complex refactorings into small steps.
When it comes to legacy code, many developers feel uneasy. Starting a project "on a greenfield site" is much more fun than being in the swamp of the "brownfield"
When it comes to legacy code, many developers feel uneasy. Starting a project "on a greenfield site" is much more fun than being in the swamp of the "brownfield"
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