improve-codebase-architecture

To identify high-impact refactoring opportunities, you need to pinpoint shallow modules where interface complexity nearly matches implementation. Targeting these friction points enables deepening refactors that consolidate code into testable modules with small, high-leverage interfaces.

A shallow module in software architecture is one where the interface complexity is nearly equal to the implementation complexity. Deepening these modules reduces coupling by hiding implementation details behind a smaller, more high-leverage interface.

To find architecture deepening opportunities after a major feature launch, analyze the new code for tightly coupled, shallow modules. Generating a ranked visual report of these friction points helps prioritize refactors that reduce long-term maintenance friction.

Yes, this codebase analysis respects existing architectural decisions by reading recorded ADRs and leveraging project-specific domain vocabulary from CONTEXT.md. This ensures recommendations align with current system constraints without re-litigating settled decisions.

Yes, you can generate visual reports for codebase refactoring recommendations. The analysis produces self-contained HTML reports with before-and-after diagrams to clearly communicate consolidation options and deepening strategies to stakeholders.

The best way to reduce codebase coupling and improve AI navigability is through periodic health checks that identify shallow modules. Deepening these modules into cohesive units with small interfaces decreases maintenance friction and enhances testability.