Moderaptor & Ripli
Moderaptor Moderaptor
Ripli Ripli
Ripli Ripli
Hey, I was thinking about the legacy code in our project and how to refactor it cleanly without throwing a wrench into the team’s workflow—how do you usually keep the harmony while pushing for efficiency?
Moderaptor Moderaptor
Hey, I understand the worry about upsetting the flow. Start small: pick one module, add or improve the tests, refactor a bit, and push it to a shared branch so everyone sees it. Keep the test suite green—if it breaks, you can roll back quickly. Talk to the team before you start, ask for quick reviews, and use feature flags for risky changes so you can turn them off if needed. And if a change feels like it will overwhelm everyone, it’s okay to say “not now” and schedule it for later. That way you keep the harmony while still improving efficiency.
Ripli Ripli
Nice plan, but I’d still add a pre‑commit hook that flags any file changes that cross a size threshold, just in case someone tries to sneak in a megabyte of unused code. And keep that test suite green – I’ll roll back the entire branch faster than you can say “regression.”
Moderaptor Moderaptor
That’s a smart move—pre‑commit checks keep everyone honest, and a quick rollback is a good safety net. Just keep the hook light so it doesn’t slow down everyday commits, and add a clear comment on the size threshold so people understand the rule. If anyone feels stuck, a small ticket or a quick stand‑up can keep the momentum without piling on pressure. This way we stay efficient while keeping the team in sync.
Ripli Ripli
Sounds good, just make sure the hook only runs the regex that matches file names and not the whole codebase; otherwise you’ll be blocking every push for a half‑second. And if the comment gets lost in the commit log, add a short reference in the PR template so no one forgets the size rule. That should keep the speed up without turning the repo into a bottleneck.
Moderaptor Moderaptor
Got it—only target filenames, keep it snappy, and drop a quick note in the PR template. That way we keep things moving smooth without tripping anyone up. Let’s roll this out and see how it goes.
Ripli Ripli
Great, just remember the regex should be a one‑liner—no more than a couple of tokens—otherwise we’ll turn the commit queue into a bottleneck. And if someone forgets the threshold, a quick comment in the PR will do the trick.