Code Refactoring

This cluster centers on discussions about code refactoring, including its value, best practices, examples, when to perform it, and debates on its necessity and frequency in software development.

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Sample Comments

br1 • Oct 15, 2012 • View on HN

Can you give a concrete example of a refactoring you had to do?

dempseye • Jun 14, 2015 • View on HN

Is refactoring a bad thing now?

rhizome • Dec 27, 2010 • View on HN

Refactoring is not just for code. :)

4b11b4 • Feb 21, 2025 • View on HN

Ask for a refactor...Ask for multiple refactors and their trade-offs

tester756 • Nov 30, 2022 • View on HN

it feels like the "refactor" was the way to improve

insertnickname • Aug 6, 2019 • View on HN

You don't believe that refactoring truly matters?

alanmoraes • Feb 19, 2025 • View on HN

Why don't refactor just the parts the need it instead of rewriting everything?

IshKebab • Feb 6, 2025 • View on HN

Don't spend 100% of your time refactoring.

stirfish • Jul 20, 2021 • View on HN

Refactoring new code is not faster

gerardnico • Oct 23, 2021 • View on HN

Refactoring is always underappreciated.