Refactoring

What is meant by Refactoring?

The term "refactoring" refers to the process of improving the source code of a program without changing its external behavior. The goal of refactoring is to enhance the structure and readability of the code, increase maintainability, and reduce potential sources of errors. Refactoring results in cleaner and more efficient code, making it easier to develop and debug in the long run.

Typical Software Functions in the Area of "Refactoring":

1. Code Cleanup:

   • Removal of unnecessary or redundant code.
   • Elimination of dead code (code that is no longer executed).

2. Renaming Variables and Methods:

   • Automatically renaming variables, methods, and classes to improve clarity.
   • Ensuring consistency of naming conventions throughout the code.

3. Code Formatting:

   • Standardizing code formatting according to defined style guidelines.
   • Automatic adjustment of indentations, line breaks, and spaces.

4. Method Extraction:

   • Splitting large methods into smaller, specialized methods.
   • Enhancing code reusability and readability.

5. Encapsulation:

   • Introducing or improving encapsulation to reduce dependencies.
   • Creating clear interfaces and improved modularity.

6. Detection and Elimination of Code Duplicates:

   • Automatically finding and merging duplicated code.
   • Reducing maintenance costs and error susceptibility.

7. Performance Improvement:

   • Optimizing code for better runtime or memory performance.
   • Identifying and addressing inefficient algorithms.

8. Testing and Validation:

   • Supporting automated tests to ensure refactoring does not introduce new errors.
   • Integration into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.