Stepping into an unfamiliar codebase with a long history can be a challenge. Aaron and Joel share some tips on how to get started and build confidence that you're making things better.
- 00:00 What is a "legacy" code base?
- 01:00 Getting those first tests in a legacy code base
- 03:05 Starting with unit tests can be hard
- 04:20 Be extra careful with external APIs
- 07:15 Onboarding a new project
- 08:35 Getting more specific on the first few tests
- 10:38 Silly bit
Episode 11
