We avoid the cost of rewriting code to test it later.

我们也避免了重写代码后再进行测试的高昂代价。

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Rewriting code alters the behavior and even the contract of code, while refactoring preserves its outward interface.

重写代码会修改代码的行为甚至合约，而重构保持对外接口不变。

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An SOA offers the ability to leverage existing legacy applications, which is usually a cost-effective alternative to rewriting code.

SOA提供利用现有遗留应用程序的功能，通常是在重写代码时划算的选择。

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Changing just a few lines of Microsoft Windows' code would necessitate rewriting thousands of other lines.

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By rewriting the game's code during "debug mode" AzzerUK turned off the game's disconnect timer so it never checked whether it was online or offline.

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It can also pinpoint who owns them and give guidance on whether the problem can be fixed by licensing the code--or by scrapping and rewriting it.

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