omk-flow-refactor

To refactor code without regressions, apply behavior-preserving planning by defining explicit invariants, executing incremental changes, and running targeted test verification after each step. Finally, review the diff against a quality gate to confirm the intended behavior is maintained.

The safest way to execute multi-file refactors across JavaScript and TypeScript codebases is through stepwise execution. You apply one small refactor step at a time, perform targeted checks on affected call sites and public APIs, and roll back or repair the smallest failing step before proceeding.

Incremental refactoring prevents silent regressions by isolating changes into small, verifiable steps. By running targeted checks and test verification after each individual edit, you can immediately detect and repair behavior deviations before they compound across the codebase.

Yes, this refactoring process explicitly supports changes that affect public APIs and call sites. It coordinates incremental edits with targeted verification across affected files and tests to ensure that external behavior remains preserved throughout the refactor.

If a verification check fails during a stepwise code refactor, you should roll back or repair the smallest failing step. This targeted correction prevents cascading failures and keeps the refactor aligned with the defined behavior invariants before moving forward.

You need a final regression review after completing an incremental refactor to act as a quality gate. It runs final checks and evaluates the resulting diff to confirm that the overall change accurately matches the intended behavior and introduces no regressions.