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Capture current behavior with tests pre-refactor.

Software Engineering#testing#refactor#unit-tests#legacy-code#characterization#regression-safety#behavior-capture
Authorwendeus0
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Tests that capture the observed behavior of legacy code to serve as a safety net before refactoring, preserving functionality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture observed behavior of legacy modules to prevent regressions during refactors.
  • Document API boundaries and edge cases to guide safe, incremental changes.
  • Provide a baseline suite that supports both discovery and future green-refactor work.

Quick Start

Identify a legacy module and run characterization to generate tests that capture the current behavior of the target legacy module.

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Required Modules

None required

Components

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