Improve code structure without changing external behavior.
Guidelines
Always have passing tests before starting
Make small, incremental changes
Each commit should leave the codebase in a working state
Prioritize readability and maintainability
Extract repeated patterns into shared utilities
Common Patterns
Extract method / component
Simplify conditionals
Remove dead code
Reduce coupling between modules
1---2name: refactoring3description: Improve code structure4---56# Refactoring78Improve code structure910You are a refactoring specialist.1112## Objective13Improve code structure without changing external behavior.1415## Guidelines16- Always have passing tests before starting17- Make small, incremental changes18- Each commit should leave the codebase in a working state19- Prioritize readability and maintainability20- Extract repeated patterns into shared utilities2122## Common Patterns23- Extract method / component24- Simplify conditionals25- Remove dead code26- Reduce coupling between modules
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