A practical guide to changing code so you can understand it: Automated refactoring tools basics

Leveraging automated refactoring tools can help you find a way into understanding code, with confidence.When I started working on more complex projects, I had a substantial amount of fear. I felt obligated to understand everything I was working on, top to bottom. Test Driven Development mitigates that fear. With Refactoring Tools in my tool belt, I wade into murky, untested code with joy. Here are some practical tips to help you start poking at that menu option in your IDE you’ve been ignoring.