Thoughtworks Technology Podcast Refactoring with AI
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Apr 18, 2024 The podcast explores the potential of AI in code refactoring, discussing challenges and successes in improving code quality. They delve into the impact of AI adoption on code writing, understanding, and refactoring. The episode highlights the importance of maintaining code quality in older systems and using AI tools to navigate complex code structures. Strategies for enhancing success rates of refactorings and evaluating AI tools in software development are also discussed.
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Code Health Metric
- Code quality isn't a single metric, but a combination of factors.
- Prioritize a set of metrics that improve code readability.
Readability is Key
- Focus on readability to improve code understanding, which most developers spend their time on.
- Writing new code is a small fraction of a developer's work.
Healthy Codebase
- A healthy codebase enables easier changes and evolution.
- Readability is key for making changes quickly and safely.