Summary

This chapter delves into the concept of refactoring and its elusive nature. It examines the underlying motivations for refactoring and offers insights into organizing effective refactoring sessions, as well as prioritizing different areas requiring attention in your code. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of integrating refactoring seamlessly into your regular activities. In conclusion, the chapter provides a comprehensive summary and presents a range of techniques to successfully incorporate refactoring into your professional routine.

In the upcoming chapter, we will discuss a set of recommended practices that are considered “good habits” for software professionals to adopt in their work.