Why You Shouldn’t Always Refactor Your Codebase
The Refactoring Conundrum Refactoring is often hailed as a sacred ritual in the software development world, a way to keep the codebase lean, mean, and maintainable. However, like any powerful tool, it can be misused, leading to more harm than good. In this article, we’ll delve into the reasons why you shouldn’t always refactor your codebase, and how to approach refactoring with a critical and nuanced mindset. Changing the Coding Style Substantially One of the most common pitfalls in refactoring is changing the coding style drastically....