/riːˈfæktərɪŋ/
Restructuring existing code to improve its internal quality without changing its external behaviour.
"Pure refactoring PR — same functionality, but the function is now 30 lines instead of 200."
Master Refactoring in context by working through exercises in the Agile & Scrum module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.
Restructuring existing code to improve its internal quality without changing its external behaviour.
"Refactoring" is pronounced /riːˈfæktərɪŋ/.
"Pure refactoring PR — same functionality, but the function is now 30 lines instead of 200."
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