Refactoring a Messy Codebase: Lessons I Learned

One of the most underrated but critical skills for developers is the ability to refactor messy code—not just making it work, but making it better. Recently, I worked on a project where I had to dive into a poorly structured codebase with inconsistent patterns, unnecessary complexity, and minimal documentation. Here's what I learned from that experience and how you can approach your next messy project with more confidence.

May 4, 2025 - 08:27

Refactoring a Messy Codebase: Lessons I Learned

One of the most underrated but critical skills for developers is the ability to refactor messy code—not just making it work, but making it better. Recently, I worked on a project where I had to dive into a poorly structured codebase with inconsistent patterns, unnecessary complexity, and minimal documentation. Here's what I learned from that experience and how you can approach your next messy project with more confidence.