Nicolas Carlo

Senior Web Developer | Legacy Code Mender | Refactoring Wizard 🧙‍♂️ I love meeting people at meetups & conferences 😃

Montreal Joined on Jan 12, 2019 https://understandlegacycode.com

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Apr 6 '20

A simple technique to do safe changes in a complex codebase

#refactorit #legacycode #productivity

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Nicolas Carlo

Nov 18 '19

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

#techtalks #vscode #meetup #conference

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Nicolas Carlo

Jan 12 '19

"I need to change this code, but it has no test"

#testing #javascript #legacycode #jest

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Nicolas Carlo

Mar 15

7 advice to help you inherit a legacy codebase

#legacycode #testing #refactor

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🎶 Background Music to Get Into the Zone

Oh, thanks for these cool YouTube playlists! The Witcher soun...

Jan 31

Does refactoring Legacy Code pay off in your career?

Thank YOU for sharing this. I totally align with what you say...

Jan 29 '21

VS Code Extensions to become a more productive Developer 🤓🤓🤓

Oh yeah, Peacock & Prettier are really helpful to me! 🙏 ...

Oct 16 '20

A simple technique to do safe changes in a complex codebase

Ouch, sorry to hear. That surely have been painful! Hopeful...

Apr 13 '20

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

I guess twitter.com/bgphpconf will tweet about it when reco...

Nov 29 '19

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

Thanks for giving it a try! For the moment, it opens all t...

Nov 26 '19

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

😁 It's just a matter of time.

Nov 20 '19

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

Here's the theme: marketplace.visualstudio.com/items... Th...

Nov 19 '19

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Nicolas Carlo

Aug 23 '21

What's the difference between Regression Tests, Characterization Tests, and Approval Tests?

#legacycode #testing #refactor

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Nicolas Carlo

May 18 '21

Is it OK to change code for the sake of testing?

#legacycode #testing #refactor

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Nicolas Carlo

Feb 10 '21

7 tips for a successful code handover

#legacycode #documentation

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Nicolas Carlo

Jan 22 '21

Does refactoring Legacy Code pay off in your career?

#refactorit #legacycode

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Nicolas Carlo

Dec 1 '20

When is it the best time to refactor?

#refactorit #legacycode

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Nicolas Carlo

Nov 17 '20

The best way to start testing untested code

#refactorit #legacycode

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Nicolas Carlo

Nov 4 '20

What you can do when code is really hard to review

#codereview #legacycode

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Nicolas Carlo

Sep 28 '20

Approval Tests, TCR, and Menders

#refactorit #legacycode #conference

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Nicolas Carlo

Sep 24 '20

4 developers working their way through Legacy Code

#refactorit #legacycode

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Nicolas Carlo

Sep 9 '20

Where should you put the documentation?

#refactorit #legacycode #productivity

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Nicolas Carlo

May 4 '20

Dive into an unfamiliar codebase from its edges

#refactorit #legacycode #productivity

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Nicolas Carlo

Apr 27 '20

Is it up to the newer developer to pay back others' technical debt?

#refactorit #legacycode #techdebt #productivity

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Nicolas Carlo

Apr 20 '20

Focus refactoring on what matters with Hotspots Analysis

#refactorit #legacycode #productivity #technicaldebt

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Nicolas Carlo

Apr 14 '20

5 coding exercises to practice refactoring Legacy Code

#refactorit #legacycode #productivity

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Nicolas Carlo

Dec 22 '19

Building a (Crafters) community in Montreal

#meetup #community #craftsmanship

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Nicolas Carlo

Nov 27 '19

Find and fix performance issues of your VS Code Extension

#showdev #vscode #performance #sideprojects

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Nicolas Carlo

Nov 3 '19

5 refactorings I use every day

#vscode #refactorit #refactoring #sideprojects

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Nicolas Carlo

Jul 18 '19

Introducing a refactoring tool for VS Code

#vscode #refactoring #sideprojects #abracadabra

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A simple technique to do safe changes in a complex codebase

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

"I need to change this code, but it has no test"

7 advice to help you inherit a legacy codebase

Recent comments

🎶 Background Music to Get Into the Zone

Does refactoring Legacy Code pay off in your career?

VS Code Extensions to become a more productive Developer 🤓🤓🤓

A simple technique to do safe changes in a complex codebase

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

How I used VS Code for my talk instead of Keynote or Powerpoint

What's the difference between Regression Tests, Characterization Tests, and Approval Tests?

Is it OK to change code for the sake of testing?

7 tips for a successful code handover

Does refactoring Legacy Code pay off in your career?

When is it the best time to refactor?

The best way to start testing untested code

What you can do when code is really hard to review

Approval Tests, TCR, and Menders

4 developers working their way through Legacy Code

Where should you put the documentation?

Dive into an unfamiliar codebase from its edges

Is it up to the newer developer to pay back others' technical debt?

Focus refactoring on what matters with Hotspots Analysis

5 coding exercises to practice refactoring Legacy Code

Building a (Crafters) community in Montreal

Find and fix performance issues of your VS Code Extension

5 refactorings I use every day

Introducing a refactoring tool for VS Code