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AI-Assisted Refactoring: Patterns and Pitfalls
Modernizing legacy code with Generative AI tools like Copilot and Antigravity.
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Refactoring is high-risk. AI can make it faster, but also more dangerous if not handled with care.
The Safe Way to Refactor with AI
- Test First: Never refactor without a passing test suite.
- Small Batches: Don't ask the AI to refactor the whole class. Focus on one method at a time.
- Review the 'Why': Ask the AI to explain why the new version is better (performance, readability, etc.).
AI is excellent at identifying 'Code Smells' that you might have become blind to over the years.
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