Refactor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Refactor is a verb meaning (programming) The process by which source code is refactored.
Meaning
(programming) The process by which source code is refactored.
More Meanings
- (programming) To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
- (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.
Example Sentences
We don't have time for a major refactor; we're shipping in two weeks.
The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality.
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.
Word Forms
- refactors
- refactoring
- refactored
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recode, re-write, rescheme, reprogramme, rebase, retro-engineer.
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