Refactoring to Modernize Java Applications using AI - Venkat Subramaniam

This talk addresses the critical role of refactoring in maintaining and modernizing Java applications, highlighting the common challenges developers face, such as perceived risks and time constraints. The speaker presents a data-driven methodology for measuring code quality before and after automated transformations, emphasizing practical examples that help attendees evaluate the impact of their refactoring efforts. By focusing on quantifying improvements and identifying safe automation opportunities, the session aims to enable developers to refactor smarter, leading to enhanced maintainability, performance, and productivity in their Java applications.