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Good refactoring vs. bad refactoring


Refactoring can make your code way better - or way worse. Here's how to avoid messing up your codebase when you refactor code.

While this refactored version might appeal to functional programming enthusiasts, it introduces a new library (Ramda) and a completely different coding style. The refactorer might think they're simplifying the code, but they've actually removed an important caching mechanism that was in place to reduce API calls and improve performance. This helps catch potential issues early and ensures the refactored code aligns with team standards and expectations.

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