Using AI to Refactor Legacy Code A Practical Guide with Scott Wierschem
AI Summary
In this practical session, Scott Wierschem discusses the use of AI tools in refactoring legacy code, highlighting their strengths and shortcomings. He explores various AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and GitHub Copilot, analyzing how they assist in identifying code smells, suggesting improvements, and generating tests. Scott emphasizes the importance of using multiple AI tools for code evaluation to ensure thoroughness. He shares real-world examples, including debugging a legacy application and using AI to refactor complex codebases efficiently. Scott encourages software engineers and technical leads to leverage these technologies to rejuvenate outdated systems and improve development workflows.