Hostilla.pl IT glossary

What is refactoring?

Refactoring is organizing and rebuilding code without changing the visible operation of the application. The goal is easier maintenance, efficiency and lower risk of errors. Before refactoring, it is worth making a backup, working in the Git repository and testing changes in staging.

Definition

Refactoring is organizing and rebuilding code without changing the visible operation of the application. The goal is easier maintenance, efficiency and lower risk of errors. Before refactoring, it is worth making a backup, working in the Git repository and testing changes in staging.

What does it mean in practice?

In Hostilla.pl services this term is relevant when running websites, domains, DNS, e-mail, SSL and secure hosting operations.