We all change our mind and realise that our code needs a major refactoring in order to meet new ideas. In the Aeternity blockchain project this has happened several times. A block chain is very sensitive to changes, because blockchains elementary are based upon hashes of terms that should match with earlier hashes. A change that causes a hash to differ could mean that people can no longer access their assets on the blockchain.

OBJECTIVES

Explain how refactoring can be addressed without too much worrying.

AUDIENCE

Software engineers and managers that like a good night's sleep.