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- Software refactoring
Software refactoring (Topical Term)
Used for/see from:
- Computer software Refactoring
- Refactoring, Software
See also:
- Broader heading: Software maintenance
Work cat.: 99-20765: Fowler, M. Refactoring : improving the design of existing code, 1999: CIP galley (Refactoring is the process of changing a software system in such a way that it does not alter the external behavior of the code, yet improves its internal structure.)
Brave Idea Software web site, Mar. 15, 1999 (software refactoring: the process of restructuring code in an existing program to provide greater integrity, stability, and maintainability. Although refactoring can be a difficult process, it is often more practical and cost-effective than completely rewriting the entire application.)