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the process of restructuring existing computer code without changing its external behavior
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The software development team is planning to undertake a refactoring process to improve the codebase.
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We need to do some refactoring on this code to make it cleaner and more efficient.
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Let's refactor this mess of code before it drives us crazy.
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Refactoring is like cleaning out your closet - it may seem like a daunting task, but it's necessary for a more organized and efficient system.