Welcome to another episode of Swift Academy! This time, we're joined by Bogdan Poplauschi, an expert in iOS development, to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of software engineering—working effectively with legacy code. Together, we delve into the complexities of managing and improving older codebases, while maintaining their functionality and integrity.
What You’ll Learn:
➔ Understanding Legacy Code: What constitutes legacy code in the context of Swift development, and why does it build up over time?
➔ Identifying Code Smells: Understand how to spot potential problems in your code and the best practices for addressing them systematically.
➔ Refactoring Strategies: Discover practical strategies for making small, incremental improvements to your code without introducing new bugs.
➔ Common Challenges in Refactoring: Explore the typical hurdles developers face when refactoring legacy Swift code and how to overcome them.
➔ Testing Legacy Code: Learn techniques for testing and securing legacy code that initially lacks test coverage.
Why Watch?
This episode is packed with actionable insights for developers of all levels who are working with or inheriting legacy Swift codebases. Whether you’re dealing with old Objective-C code or tackling spaghetti Swift code, Bogdan provides practical advice and real-world examples to help you refactor and modernize your code efficiently.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:30 Defining Legacy Code in Swift
12:45 Common Refactoring Challenges
22:10 Effective Refactoring Strategies
35:50 Testing and Securing Legacy Code
50:15 Identifying and Addressing Code Smells
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