Doing The IMPOSSIBLE: Unit Testing Unchangeable Code

Unit testing is crucial for ensuring code quality, but what do you do when you're dealing with unchangeable code? Whether it's legacy code, third-party libraries, or tightly coupled components, testing can feel impossible. In this video, I’ll share strategies to effectively unit test code that seems resistant to change.

We’ll cover:

Identifying what makes the code "unchangeable."
Using techniques like mocking, stubbing, and dependency injection to isolate functionality.
Writing tests for the areas you can control while minimizing risks.
Tools and frameworks that simplify testing in tricky situations.
When to refactor versus when to work around constraints.
Don’t let rigid code slow you down. Learn how to test smarter and build confidence in your software, no matter how challenging the codebase might be!

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