Software delivery & architecture · Core

Refactoring

Also called: code refactor

ELI5

Improve how code is organised without changing what users see.

Used in conversation

“Refactoring reduced release risk.”

Definition

Changing internal code structure without intentionally changing external behaviour.

Here “Refactoring” means: Changing internal code structure without intentionally changing external behaviour.

Pitch context

You will see “Refactoring” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

Sources & evidence · 2

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.

National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16