6 articles tagged with "Testing"
What a CI build actually is: triggers, stages, caching and artefacts explained, and how continuous integration keeps your main branch releasable.
David White 6 min read What is legacy code? A clear definition for developers, why Michael Feathers defines it as code without tests, and how to tell debt from legacy.
Jonny Rowse 7 min read Break dependencies in legacy code safely. A practical guide to sprout method, wrap method, and seams from Working Effectively with Legacy Code.
David White 12 min read Refactoring legacy code safely: a practical playbook with characterisation tests, seams, strangler fig, and small changes that keep production up.
Gareth Clubb 11 min read A practical guide to identifying and fixing flaky tests. Root causes from timing and async bugs to test pollution, with strategies to stabilise CI.
David White 7 min read Practical guide to writing tests that actually help you ship with confidence, catch real bugs, and make refactoring safer.
David White 8 min read