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𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 💩 is almost everywhere. Whether you're a company that's been around for 20 years or a startup with just 6 months of existence, you might have legacy code that’s outdated, hard to manage, unmaintainable, bug-prone, and a major slowdown for productivity 😵💫 One of the biggest problems you can face while trying to refactor this code is the lack of 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬. Tests can act as living documentation, helping to clarify business logic and the code’s function, and ensuring that any potential regressions are flagged. Without it, attempting to refactor untested legacy code is like working on live electrical wiring without turning off the power⚡️you can get electrocuted at any moment. Without tests, you’re at constant risk of breaking existing functionalities, introducing new bugs and potentially making things worse, slowing the progress even more 🐌 Fortunately, there are tricks and techniques to build confidence while refactoring legacy code. I’ll share more soon, but in the meantime, consider checking out Michael Feathers’ book "Working Effectively with Legacy Code"