Refactoring | Glossary

Definition

Refactoring is the process that involves improving or modifying the interior structure of the code, whilst keeping the exterior behavior intact. Agile Teams have a responsibility to maintain and extend their code from one iteration to the next, and without continuous refactoring, that becomes a very challenging task. Un-Refactored code has a tendency to rot, and that can lead to unhealthy dependencies between classes, unreasonable allocation of class responsibilities, as well as clutter and confusion.

Further Reading

  • “Adaptive Code: Agile coding with design patterns and SOLID principles (Best Practices)” (book), by Gary McLean Hall

Refactoring | Glossary

Definition
Refactoring of code in Agile is the process of clearly defining the purpose, and simplifying the design of existing code, without changing its behaviour or functionality.

Further ReadingĀ 

  • “Refactoring In Large Software Projects – Performing Complex Restructurings Successfully”, by Martin Lippert, Stefan Roock.

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