code refactoring
[/koʊd riˈfæktərɪŋ/]
noun
refatoração de código
1. The process of restructuring existing code without changing its external behavior, to improve code quality, readability, maintainability, and performance
The development team performed code refactoring to eliminate duplicate functions and improve the application's performance.
A equipe de desenvolvimento realizou uma refatoração de código para eliminar funções duplicadas e melhorar o desempenho da aplicação.
2. A software engineering practice of reorganizing and simplifying code while preserving its functionality
Code refactoring is essential for reducing technical debt in long-term projects.
A refatoração de código é essencial para reduzir a dívida técnica em projetos de longo prazo.
Code refactoring is a fundamental concept in modern software development culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies and startups, particularly in São Paulo's growing tech scene, code refactoring is increasingly emphasized as part of professional development practices. The term has been adopted directly into Portuguese as 'refatoração' and is widely used in documentation, agile methodologies, and developer communities. It reflects the global shift towards emphasizing code quality and long-term project sustainability.
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