====== Refactoring ======
===== Meaning 1 =====

==== Alternative Terms ====
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==== Definition ====
A **refactoring** is a well-defined procedure for transforming code such that it changes structurally while it retains its functional properties.


==== Description ====

Refactorings are typically applied in order to improve code quality.

==== Examples ====


==== Alternative Definitions ====
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==== See Also ====


==== Further Reading ====

  * {{page>resources:Refactoring#reference}}

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===== Other Meanings =====
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  * //Refactoring// is also the task of applying refactorings in order to improve the structure of the code.

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===== Discussion =====

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