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Episode Synopsis
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 base03:05 Starting with unit tests can be hard04:20 Be extra careful with external APIs07:15 Onboarding a new project08:35 Getting more specific on the first few tests10:38 Silly bitSign up for our newsletter of Laravel tips.
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