What is Refactoring?
It is the process of making the code structure inside the software more organized and efficient without changing its external behavior.
Overview
Refactoring is like renewing the plumbing inside a building or changing the location of items to make them more useful, without damaging the external appearance. There is no change in the operation of the software, but the readability of the code increases and it becomes easier to add new features in the future. It is a cleanup process that should be done regularly to reduce technical debt.
How it works
Unnecessary code blocks are deleted, complex functions are broken down into simpler parts, and variable names are made more understandable.
Where it is used
It is applied in the code review stages of software development processes.
Commonly confused with
It should not be confused with adding new features or fixing bugs; this just improves the quality of the code.
Frequently asked questions
Why do we do it?
If the code is cleaner, future errors will be prevented and the development process will be faster.
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