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Tired of battling legacy code that feels like a tennis match you can never win? We believe that even the oldest codebases can be revitalized, and AI can be your most effective partner in that journey. Join the Skills for Teams community for a highly interactive live coding session on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, at 12:30 PM (your local time via Zoom) where we'll demystify AI-assisted refactoring. Secure your spot and register now at https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AnPO2r_ZTG-0i35RFwTL4w.

This isn't just about generating code; it's about making AI a true collaborator in applying classic software craftsmanship techniques. We'll tackle Emily Bache's famous Tennis Refactoring Kata using modern PHP practices, demonstrating how AI can elevate your approach, whether you're maintaining a two-decade-old application or building the latest Laravel or Symfony projects. The principles shared are immediately applicable to your daily work.

During this session, you'll learn to safely refactor legacy PHP code in small, incremental steps, dramatically improving its readability, maintainability, and testability. We'll show you how to leverage automated tests as an essential safety net and introduce practical AI-assisted workflows – what we like to call "vibe coding" – for everyday development. Discover how experienced developers combine AI with software craftsmanship, enhancing rather than replacing their skills, and learn to recognize common refactoring patterns and code smells.

This event is perfect for PHP Developers, Laravel & Symfony Developers, Software Engineers maintaining legacy applications, and Technical Leads & Architects. Anyone with an interest in Clean Code, TDD, Refactoring, and AI-assisted software development will find immense value. A basic understanding of PHP is recommended to fully engage with the content.

Our two-hour session will be a live coding experience with no slides – just real code, real decisions, and real discussions. We'll introduce the Tennis Refactoring Kata, refactor the code live in PHP with AI as a constant assistant, discuss design decisions, trade-offs, and alternative implementations, compare different refactoring approaches, and answer your questions throughout. It's an interactive Q&A format, so bring your questions and your curiosity!

Your guide for this deep dive into modern software engineering is John Behrens, a seasoned software engineer, Agile & DevOps coach, and international conference speaker with over 20 years of PHP experience. John has worked across diverse sectors, consistently helping teams improve software quality, DevOps, testing, and development workflows. He founded Skills for Teams (https://skills-for-teams.com), a community dedicated to modern development practices, team collaboration, and AI-enhanced workflows, and today he focuses on combining proven software engineering practices with modern AI tooling to empower developers, not replace them. You can also connect with John on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-behrens-sft/ and explore more content on the Skills for Teams YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/skillsforteams.

Don't miss this opportunity to evolve your refactoring skills and integrate AI effectively into your development process. Mark your calendar for July 23rd, 2026, at 12:30 PM. Join us online via Zoom; click the registration link here: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AnPO2r_ZTG-0i35RFwTL4w. We look forward to a session filled with clean code, practical refactoring, and engaging discussions.

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