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authorCraig Jennings <c@cjennings.net>2025-10-29 02:55:35 -0500
committerCraig Jennings <c@cjennings.net>2025-10-29 02:55:35 -0500
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Document key lessons from chime.el timestamp refactoring project: ## New Sections Added **Test Future-Proofing & Time-Based Testing** - Dynamic timestamp generation patterns and benefits - Never hardcode dates in tests - use relative time helpers - Mock time via function substitution (with-test-time pattern) - Code examples showing before/after patterns **Large-Scale Test Refactoring Strategy** - Strategic planning: tackle biggest challenges first - Execution approach: maintain 100% pass rate throughout - Project management: track progress visibly, celebrate milestones - Know when you're done: not all files need changes **Real-World Example** - chime.el project: 23 files, 339 tests - 16 files refactored (251 tests), 7 files skipped (88 tests) - 100% pass rate maintained across all refactoring - Result: future-proof test suite that never expires ## Key Insights - "Tackle biggest challenge first" eliminates intimidation - Work in batches but commit individually for clean history - Don't let perfectionism create unnecessary work - Strategic approach builds momentum and confidence Added "Hardcoded dates in tests" to Red Flags section. These lessons capture the methodology that successfully completed the hardest refactoring task in the project. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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