Code Refactoring Assistant
Refactor code with specific goals while preserving behavior. Get the improved code plus a change summary and list of edge cases to re-test.
Refactor the following ⟨LANGUAGE⟩ code to improve its [ASPECT, e.g., readability, adherence to the Single Responsibility Principle, modularity]. Do not alter its external behavior.
Specific goals:
- [GOAL 1, e.g., "Break down the monolithic function into smaller, focused functions."]
- [GOAL 2, e.g., "Replace nested conditionals with guard clauses or a strategy pattern."]
- [GOAL 3, e.g., "Extract magic numbers into named constants."]
Original code:
[PASTE CODE BLOCK]
Provide:
- The refactored code
- A brief summary of each change and its benefit
- Any behavioral edge cases that need re-testing after the refactor
- Before/after comparison of cyclomatic complexity (if applicable)
This prompt contains variables shown as ⟨variable_name⟩. Replace them with your own values before using.
How to Use
Paste your code, specify the language, and list 1-3 specific improvement goals. Be explicit about what bothers you — "too many nested ifs" is better than "make it cleaner."
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