dead-code-review

To identify and remove dead code after a feature release, use a structured six-phase sequential review covering backend, frontend, database, docs, scripts, and tests to safely eliminate unused code and risky patterns.

The best way to prevent regressions during dead code cleanup is to enforce a test baseline phase before removal, measuring impact and verifying the test plan sequentially across all repository layers.

A sequential code review workflow handles multi-file refactors by executing staged backend and frontend analysis in order, avoiding parallel conflicts while applying triage rules and safe fallback guidance to ensure code health.

Yes, you can use Copilot to guide database and documentation cleanup alongside backend code by running a structured review that includes dedicated phases for database checks, documentation reviews, and script hygiene.

You should perform a post-merge dead code review after major feature launches or multi-file refactors to ensure code health before release, using staged analysis and triage rules to safely remove unused code.