Refactoring Codebases: Modernize, Simplify, and Improve Legacy Systems

By Caden Hawthorne

Code doesn't age well-unless you refactor it.
In today's fast-paced development world, working with legacy systems is inevitable. Whether you're onboarding to an old codebase, cleaning up years of technical debt, or modernizing software for cloud environments, "Refactoring Codebases" is the hands-on guide every software professional needs.

This book teaches you how to approach, understand, and evolve legacy code without breaking functionality. With proven strategies, real-world examples, and modern best practices, you'll learn how to simplify, restructure, and enhance code for better readability, maintainability, and performance.

Inside, you'll explore:

Proven refactoring techniques for large, complex codebases

How to safely update code without introducing regressions

Identifying code smells and architectural rot

Modularizing monoliths and improving separation of concerns

Modern tools for static analysis, testing, and automation

Bringing legacy apps up to modern standards (CI/CD, containers, APIs)

Patterns for rewriting vs incremental refactoring

Building a culture of continuous improvement in engineering teams

Whether you work in enterprise software, cloud platforms, or mission-critical systems, this book is a step-by-step guide to reviving old code and transforming it into clean, efficient, and future-proof software.

Don't fear legacy-refactor it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJL8TXZY
• ISBN13: 9798293561919
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"