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Enable WebMock on legacy apps

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One of the first things to do when taking over a legacy Ruby application: import WebMock and enable it. From then on, any unexpected HTTP request to a third-party API raises a helpful error with stubbing instructions, so developers quickly learn which external services the app actually calls.

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takeaway Enable WebMock on legacy apps
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WebMock tool
Takeaway specifically about using WebMock as a safety net on legacy applications.
takeaway Enable WebMock on legacy apps
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Recommendation from the talk for taking over legacy Ruby apps.

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