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What does refactor mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word refactor? Here's what it means.

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  1. (computing) To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
  2. (writing) 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.
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The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality.
The active disagreement means that attempts to refactor are faced with disruption, while the passive disagreement means that users ignore the call to Wiki:FixYourWiki.
This includes the ability to automatically refactor and tokenize code.
This makes them harder to refactor, as removing the essence of the discussion involves careful sifting of semantic content.
Indeed, the economic value of the DigestedChanges is simply: combining the up-to-date change information with the ability to refactor RecentChanges.
You can also use the rename refactor action in the Project Explorer instead, where the action can be undone.

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