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Managing existing software does not always require the massive expense of a total rewrite. This book from Pearson Education provides programmers with practical strategies to handle common legacy code problems cost-effectively. Instead of starting from scratch, you can learn to bring your existing software applications under control through proven methods. The text offers guidance on how to apply these strategies when you are refactoring or making functional changes to your codebases. A major focus of the book is teaching developers how to write effective tests. These tests serve as a safety net, ensuring that your updates do not unintentionally change the application's behavior. This approach helps maintain stability while allowing for necessary improvements and updates to older systems.

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Learn to manage legacy code without the high cost of rewriting entire existing software systems.

Gain practical strategies to bring existing software applications under control during development.

Receive guidance on applying specific strategies when refactoring or making functional changes to codebases.

Develop the ability to write tests that ensure you do not unintentionally change application behavior.

Access professional insights published by Prentice Hall and Addison-Wesley for software developers.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
22 September 2004
Listed Since
19 December 2006

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