glossary:refactoring
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Refactoring
Meaning 1
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Definition
A refactoring is a well-defined procedure for transforming code such that it changes structurally while it retains its functional properties.
Description
Refactorings are typically applied in order to improve code quality.
Examples
Alternative Definitions
See Also
Further Reading
Martin Fowler: Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Software
Other Meanings
- Refactoring is also the task of applying refactorings in order to improve the structure of the code.
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