Refactoring - Improving the Design of Existing Code

by Martin Fowler

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Book Summary

In software development, maintaining and enhancing existing codebases is a critical yet challenging task. This book delves into the practice of refactoring, a disciplined technique for restructuring code to improve its internal structure without altering its external behavior. Through systematic methods and clear examples, it empowers developers to enhance code quality, readability, and maintainability, thereby reducing technical debt and facilitating continuous improvement throughout a project's lifecycle.

  • Refactoring is essential for managing code complexity: Over time, software tends to become convoluted, and refactoring helps restore clarity and order.
  • Preserving behavior while improving design: The core principle...

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