Left unattended software can expand into a complex, brittle maintenance nightmare. Don't despair! This session teaches strategies for modernizing even the most horrid code swamps, examining incremental refactorings and the dos and don'ts of testing legacy code. We'll also tackle the harder, cultural issues: how to inspire your co-workers and keep your moral high even on the dirtiest jobs.
More info can be found at: 2011.geecon.org/site/conf_day_1
Slides are available at: 2011.geecon.org/materials/presentations/NewIdeasForOldCode_GeeCON2011.pdf