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What is Refactoring?
Improving existing code's structure and clarity without changing what it does
Why It Matters
Refactoring makes code easier to understand, maintain, and extend with new features
Real-World Example
Reorganising a messy function into smaller, well-named pieces that do the same thing
“Understanding terms like Refactoring matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.