Refactoring

Goal

Improve structure without changing behavior.

Best Tools

• Claude Code
• Codex
• Aider

Recommended Prompt

Refactor for readability and maintainability without changing behavior.
Preserve public interfaces.

Step-by-Step

1. identify safe scope
2. refactor in small steps
3. run tests

CLI Examples

aider
claude

IDE Examples

• use Cursor for local refactor loops with diff review

Review Checklist

• behavior preserved
• public API unchanged

Common Mistakes

• mixing refactor and feature change

Team Standard

Separate behavior changes from refactors when possible.