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The correct spelling is refactor.
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noun
Say it like: Ref-act-or
The correct spelling is refactor. The process by which source code is refactored. For example: "We don't have time for a major refactor: we're shipping in two weeks."
Usage Examples
“We don't have time for a major refactor: we're shipping in two weeks.”
“The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality.”
“Two significant activities which to contribute to community projects, such as Wikipedia, are to refactor complicated articles into simpler ones, and to refactor duplicated content into reusable templates.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The process by which source code is refactored.
verb
- 1.To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
- 2.(writing) To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.
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