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Clear filtersEngineeringUse Repo Intelligence to Split a MonolithSplitting a monolith by guesswork creates a distributed mess. Learn how repo intelligence finds the real seams so you decompose along boundaries that exist.EngineeringWrite Characterization Tests Before You RefactorYou cannot safely refactor untested legacy code. Characterization tests capture what the code actually does so you can change it without breaking behavior.EngineeringHow to Find the Bus Factor in Your CodebaseBus factor measures how much of your repo only one person understands. Learn to find knowledge concentration risk in code and spread it before it hurts.EngineeringHow to Find and Remove Dead Code SafelyDead code inflates your repo, hides risk, and slows everyone down. Learn how to find dead code with confidence and remove it without breaking production.EngineeringWhen Not to Refactor Legacy CodeNot all legacy code should be touched. Learn when refactoring legacy code is a waste of budget and when leaving ugly, stable code alone is the right call.EngineeringThe Strangler Pattern for Legacy Code, Done RightHow to replace legacy code without a rewrite. The strangler pattern lets you route new work to new code and retire the old system piece by piece, safely.