The Main Points!
Code refactoring lets you improve code quality without changing its functionality.
It leads to manageable and adaptable codebases. AI makes refactoring simpler.
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Code refactoring reduces technical debt, improves code stability, and makes code easier to maintain.
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Lots of refactoring tasks can be done using AI.
This includes: correcting syntax, adhering to styling and convention, visual styling, avoiding repetition, removing dead code, and improving both readability and speed of execution (optimization).
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Using AI to refactor code raises ethical concerns and is not perfect.
Consider your security needs. Test any code you refactor using AI.
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