adryledo Python Refactor Skill
This skill provides practical steps for improving Python code structure and readability.
Goals
- Improve maintainability
- Simplify complex logic
- Clarify naming and responsibilities
- Remove unused or redundant code
Recommended Process
1. Analyze the structure
Identify:
- Functions, classes, modules
- Deep nesting or long functions
- Side effects and repeated logic
2. Detect common issues
Look for:
- Unclear naming
- Duplicate logic
- Unreachable code
- Long parameter lists
- Mutable default arguments
3. Apply refactoring techniques
Use patterns such as:
- Extract Function
- Inline Variable
- Replace Temp with Query
- Introduce Parameter Object
- Remove Dead Code
- Simplify Conditional Expressions
4. Produce output
Return:
- The refactored code
- A short explanation of changes
- Any recommended follow‑up improvements
Example
Input
scripts/process.py