refactoring-workflow

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, safe approach to refactoring code without introducing behavioral changes, ensuring changes are incremental and well-tested.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Test-Driven: Refactor only after tests exist, maintaining behavior.
• Incremental Changes: Make one change at a time, verify with tests, and commit separately.
• Rollback-Ready: Maintain temporary backups and clear rollback steps for quick recovery.
• Phase-Driven Workflow: Prepare, implement, validate, and document changes with explicit checks and criteria.
• Use cases include simplifying large functions, removing duplication, and improving maintainability across languages.

Quick Start

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.