request-refactor-plan

To plan a code refactor with tiny commits, you can use an interview-based approach to capture the problem and constraints, then generate a structured GitHub issue with a tiny-commit plan, decision document, and testing strategy.

The best way to document a refactor opportunity is to create a structured GitHub issue containing an RFC-like plan, a decision log, a testing approach, and explicit out-of-scope notes to manage risk and ensure accountability.

You scope a software refactor by conducting a structured interview to identify the problem, constraints, and desired outcomes, then verifying the current state to break the work into safe, manageable steps.

Yes, you can generate a GitHub issue with a testing strategy by documenting the refactor plan, including a decision document, risk considerations, and out-of-scope notes directly within the issue.

Breaking a large refactor into small, auditable commits reduces risk by providing review checkpoints, ensuring each step is verifiable, and maintaining accountability throughout the restructuring process.