Can You Measure The Value Of Refactoring
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This video explores the question: Can you measure the value of refactoring? Hosted by Trisha G. and Emily Bates, the conversation dives into the significance of refactoring in software development. They discuss how refactoring improves code quality, manageability, and developer satisfaction. Emily emphasizes the difficulty of measuring software development activities but highlights metrics like code quality, fewer bugs, faster feature delivery, and predictability as meaningful measures. The role of refactoring tools like IntelliJ IDEA and the importance of automated testing for confidence during refactoring are also discussed. They touch on AI’s emerging role in refactoring, noting that while AI can generate ideas, deterministic tools and human oversight remain crucial. The video concludes that while measuring refactoring’s value can be challenging, it is possible with qualitative and meaningful metrics aligned with organizational goals.