Refactor code incrementally with tests and explicit rollback steps.
npx skills add https://github.com/arpa73/AIKnowSys --skill refactoring-workflow
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: refactoring-workflow Source: https://github.com/arpa73/AIKnowSys/tree/main/.github/skills/refactoring-workflow Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arpa73/AIKnowSys --skill refactoring-workflow
This Skill provides a structured, safe approach to refactoring code without introducing behavioral changes, ensuring changes are incremental and well-tested.
Start by creating a short-lived branch, document current behavior, and implement one small refactor (e.g., extract a helper), then run tests, review results, and commit before proceeding.
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To refactor safely, establish tests first, make incremental changes on a short-lived branch, verify behavior after each step, and maintain explicit rollback steps to recover quickly if needed.
A phase-driven workflow structures refactoring into preparation, implementation, validation, and documentation phases, enforcing explicit checks and criteria at each step to maintain code quality and rollback readiness.
No mandatory toolchain is required. This refactoring approach applies across all languages and environments, relying only on your existing tests to verify incremental changes maintain externally observable behavior.
Prepare for a rollback by creating a short-lived branch, maintaining temporary backups, and documenting clear rollback steps before making changes. This allows quick recovery if simplifying large functions or removing duplication fails validation.
Avoid incremental refactoring if tests do not exist to verify behavior, as this workflow is strictly test-driven and relies on validation after each small change to ensure safety and maintain code quality.
refactory-langCreate a refactoring branch, spec file, and testing gap assessment.
lexlerRefactor production code incrementally through prep, main, and evaluation stages.
lagz0neEnforce test-driven development with a red-green-refactor workflow.
rsmdtPlan staged code refactorings with baseline tests and behavior preservation.
