Working effectively with legacy code

Code without tests is bad code. It doesn’t matter how well written it is; it doesn’t mat- ter how pretty or object-oriented or well-encapsulated it is. With tests, we can change the behavior of our code quickly and verifiably. Without them, we really don’t know if our code is getting better or worse. 1 online resource (xxi, 434 pages) : "In this book, Michael Feathers offers start-to-finish strategies for working more effectively with large, untested legacy code bases. This book draws on material Michael created for his own renowned Object Mentor seminars: techniques Michael has used in mentoring to help hundreds of developers, technical managers, and testers bring their legacy systems under control." "This book also includes a catalog of twenty-four dependency-breaking techniques that help you work with program elements in isolation and make safer changes."--Jacket Includes index Print version record