Strategy for large scale refactoring

Question

I\'m currently working in a piece of code where both logic and data access are present in the GUI classes. Obviously, I would like to improve on this situation.

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Answer 1

If by refactoring, you mean improving the code without modifying the functionality, I'd start by creating an automated regression testing base line. There are plenty of tools out there to help with this. I use TestComlete though there are good cheap alternatives.

Having established a regression test baseline, personally I would then go with divide and conquer, as it in my experience it is the most likely to succeed. Once you have a testing baseline, it matters less which approach you choose.