rename-a-c-file-or-header-file

To safely rename a C source file and its header, update all dependent references, build rules, and ROM mappings to prevent broken builds. This ensures code segments and includes remain consistent across the decompilation project during code refactors or module reorganization.

Renaming a C header file breaks ROM mappings and build configurations because dependent files are not automatically updated, leading to mismatched ROM references and broken includes. Consistent updates across all related build rules are required to resolve these broken references.

The best way to reorganize C code modules without causing build failures is to rename the target C file and its header, then enforce the update of all related build configurations and ROM references to reflect the new file name consistently across the project.

Yes, you can update build rules and code segments when renaming C files during a refactor. The process enforces the update of related build configurations and ROM mappings to ensure that all includes and code segment references reflect the new file name.

When renaming C sources, dependent includes and ROM references are automatically updated to maintain consistency. This prevents broken references and mismatched ROM mappings by ensuring all dependent files reflect the newly renamed source and header files.