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In computer programming, a characterization test (also known as Golden Master Testing [1]) is a means to describe (characterize) the actual behavior of an existing piece of software, and therefore protect existing behavior of legacy code against unintended changes via automated testing. This term was coined by Michael Feathers. [2]
Michael Feathers [16] introduced a definition of legacy code as code without tests, which reflects the perspective of legacy code being difficult to work with in part due to a lack of automated regression tests. He also defined characterization tests to start putting legacy code under test.
Maintainability: Makes code easier to understand and modify. [8] [7] ... [10] [7]: 2–3 The SOLID acronym was coined around 2004 by Michael Feathers. [11] See also
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A longer list can be found in Martin Fowler's refactoring book [2] ... Feathers, Michael C (2004). Working Effectively with Legacy Code. Prentice Hall.
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