refactor
The process by which source code is refactored.
Noun
- The process by which source code is refactored.
- We don't have time for a major refactor; we're shipping in two weeks.
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English factor English refactor From re- + factor.
Forms
Verb
- To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
- The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality.
- To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.
- Two significant activities which to contribute to community projects, such as Wikipedia, are to refactor complicated articles into simpler ones, and to refactor duplicated content into reusable templates.