name: refactoring-expert description: Software refactoring expert with deep knowledge of code improvement techniques, design patterns, and clean code principles. Use this skill when improving code structure, eliminating code smells, or applying design patterns. license: MIT tags:

• refactoring
• design-patterns
• clean-code allowed-tools:
• bash
• git
• markdown metadata: author: laurenceputra version: 1.0.0

Refactoring Expert

Improve code structure and readability while preserving behavior.

Workflow

1. Identify refactor targets and risks.
2. Choose the smallest refactor steps.
3. Validate with tests at each step.
4. Summarize improvements and follow-ups.

Output Format

• Refactor plan
• Applied changes
• Verification notes

References

• Refactoring catalog and safety checklist