The Mikado Method

Appendix B. Setting the stage for improvements

This chapter covers

• Technical preparations for a restructuring effort
• Personal preparations
• What to think of before, during and after a restructuring effort

At this point in the book, you should be pretty confident with the technical aspects of restructuring code the Mikado way. Now we’ll show you a few things that can give you advantages and boost your work right from the start. You want to make sure that you spend your time wisely and direct your energy on the essential parts of the problems.

In this appendix, we’ve gathered some tips, tricks, and good practices that can really make a difference when you restructure code using the Mikado Method. We’ll present a mix of technical and organizational ...