Last updated on February 23, 2026 by Editorial Team
Author(s): eyvind kjosbakken
Originally published on Towards AI.
Learn how to do code refactoring with LLM
Refactoring code has historically been a difficult but important task. Refactoring is the act of taking some piece of code and cleaning it up, either by better separation of concerns, the Don’t Repeat Yourself (DRY) principle, or other code hygiene principles.
The article discusses the importance of code refactoring in modern programming, especially with the advent of coding agents like LLM that streamline this process. It explains in detail when to do refactoring, strategies for implementing it effectively, and what considerations should be made before, during, and after a refactor. The authors share their personal approach to using coding agents, highlighting the increased productivity and efficiency, while also addressing the importance of ongoing code reviews to maintain code quality.
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