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The Golden Master technique, with approval mode
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Fran Iglesias
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June 14, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
articles
Testing
PHP
software development
Refactoring
legacy code
Test Coverage
Summary
This blog post discusses the Golden Master technique, aimed at enhancing test coverage for legacy code during refactoring. It provides insights into utilizing this technique effectively.
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