Refactor a single code module incrementally using Strangler Fig patterns.
npx skills add https://github.com/Rune-kit/rune --skill surgeon
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: surgeon Source: https://github.com/Rune-kit/rune/tree/main/skills/surgeon Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rune-kit/rune --skill surgeon
This Skill addresses the risk and complexity of refactoring code by breaking down large changes into small, manageable, and safe steps, ensuring the codebase remains stable throughout the process.
surgeon skill allows you to do this piece by piece, with each step being tested and committed, minimizing the risk of introducing regressions.Use the surgeon skill to refactor the 'user-authentication' module using the Strangler Fig pattern.
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Safely refactor a complex module by applying incremental patterns like Strangler Fig and Branch by Abstraction. This breaks large structural changes into small, manageable steps, running tests after every edit to preserve external behavior and prevent regressions.
The Strangler Fig pattern is an incremental refactoring technique used to gradually replace legacy code. You should use it when improving complex, critical modules, allowing safe structural migration piece by piece without altering external behavior.
Incremental refactoring enforces safety by applying strict blast radius limits, such as a 5-file maximum per session. It verifies safeguards before changes and runs post-edit testing after every single modification to maintain codebase stability.
Yes, you can refactor a single module per session using the Expand-Migrate-Contract pattern. This approach ensures structural improvements are targeted, manageable, and fully tested before moving on to other modules.
A strict blast radius limits refactoring scope to a maximum of 5 files, ensuring changes remain isolated and testable. This constraint prevents widespread regressions but means large cross-module refactoring must be broken into multiple separate sessions.
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