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Working Effectively with Legacy Code
By Michael Feathers
£47.99
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Description
Working Effectively with Legacy Code by Michael Feathers is an essential guide for software developers grappling with the complexities of legacy systems. The book provides practical strategies and insights to help programmers navigate and improve existing codebases, which often present significant challenges due to their outdated structures and lack of documentation.
The Story
Feathers delves into the intricacies of legacy code, offering a comprehensive framework that encourages developers to engage with and refactor their code with confidence. Through a series of real-world examples, he outlines the importance of testing and the role it plays in transforming difficult systems into more manageable and understandable entities. The book is anchored in the belief that with the right approach, legacy code can be a valuable asset rather than a burden.
Why Readers Love It
- Practical techniques for reducing technical debt.
- Clear explanations of complex concepts.
- Insightful tips on how to approach legacy code systematically.
- Valuable for both novice and experienced developers.
Perfect For
This book is ideal for software engineers, team leads, and anyone involved in maintaining or updating legacy systems. It serves as a vital resource for those seeking to improve code quality and enhance their understanding of software engineering principles. Readers familiar with Feathers' other works will find this book complements his earlier insights on clean code practices.
Book details
- Author
- Michael Feathers
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN-13
- 9780131177055
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Business, Professional Development
- Dimensions
- 178 × 233 × 24 mm
- Weight
- 790 g
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