serena-refactor

To rename a function and update references across a codebase, you perform symbol-aware refactoring to automatically track and modify every usage. This ensures all call sites and definitions remain consistent without manual searching.

Symbol-aware refactoring is the process of modifying code structures while tracking their semantic identities. You need it when extracting methods, moving classes, or updating signatures to prevent cross-file dependencies from breaking.

Yes, you can update method signatures and propagate changes to call sites automatically. The refactoring operation tracks every reference to the target symbol and applies atomic updates to preserve program behavior.

Yes, this refactoring approach works for moving symbols into new modules without breaking dependencies. It maintains cross-file integrity by analyzing references and verifying post-change consistency across the project.

The best way to extract or move code symbols across large projects is using atomic refactoring operations with built-in reference tracking. This prevents out-of-sync references and ensures complex restructuring does not break dependencies.