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Getting started with a legacy codebase
Episode 11

Getting started with a legacy codebase

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December 15, 202014m 21s

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Show Notes

Stepping into an unfamiliar codebase with a long history can be a challenge. Aaron and Joel share some tips on how to get started and build confidence that you're making things better.

  • 00:00 What is a "legacy" code base?
  • 01:00 Getting those first tests in a legacy code base
  • 03:05 Starting with unit tests can be hard
  • 04:20 Be extra careful with external APIs
  • 07:15 Onboarding a new project
  • 08:35 Getting more specific on the first few tests
  • 10:38 Silly bit

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