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What if you could refactor a codebase by starting with the end in mind❓
Refactoring doesn't have to be a blind journey 🗺️.

My latest article Backward Refactoring introduces a new mindset for large code changes. Learn to use your tests and compiler as a blueprint, guiding you from the ideal end state back to reality, one safe step at a time. It’s a method for turning a chaotic refactor into a series of deliberate, low-risk steps.

🔸The Backward Refactoring Approach in a Nutshel:

Backward Refactoring is a strategic mindset for tackling big code changes. Instead of starting with the current, messy code, you begin with the end in mind. The core idea is to first write the ideal, clean code you want to have.

This ideal code will immediately produce a cascade of compiler errors. These errors are not failures; they are your most valuable guideposts. Each error points to a specific part of the legacy code that needs to be refactored. This transforms an overwhelming project into a clear, step-by-step roadmap, allowing you to make small, safe changes while your tests act as a continuous safety net. It’s like solving a puzzle by starting with the finished picture and working backward.

Read Part 1 and start thinking backward. 👇
https://masoudbahrami.com/article/backward-refactoring-a-new-approach-for-big-code-changes/

Masoud Bahrami

Backward Refactoring: A New Approach for Big Code Changes

Refactoring feels like navigating a dense forest. Learn the Backward Refactoring method, where your ideal code becomes a map and the compiler's errors are your compass to a clean, maintainable codebase.

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What if you could refactor a codebase by starting with the end in mind❓
Refactoring doesn't have to be a blind journey 🗺️.

My latest article Backward Refactoring introduces a new mindset for large code changes. Learn to use your tests and compiler as a blueprint, guiding you from the ideal end state back to reality, one safe step at a time. It’s a method for turning a chaotic refactor into a series of deliberate, low-risk steps.

🔸The Backward Refactoring Approach in a Nutshel:

Backward Refactoring is a strategic mindset for tackling big code changes. Instead of starting with the current, messy code, you begin with the end in mind. The core idea is to first write the ideal, clean code you want to have.

This ideal code will immediately produce a cascade of compiler errors. These errors are not failures; they are your most valuable guideposts. Each error points to a specific part of the legacy code that needs to be refactored. This transforms an overwhelming project into a clear, step-by-step roadmap, allowing you to make small, safe changes while your tests act as a continuous safety net. It’s like solving a puzzle by starting with the finished picture and working backward.

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