REFACTORING-BASICS5 MIN READ
Defend a Small Refactor in Code Review
Use change-cost language to justify a small opportunistic refactor in review.
Owen OW Senior reviewer 1 Scope 2 Evidence 3 Boundary Review moment 20 sec Hotfix PR A bug fix includes a small extraction. The reviewer is worried about scope creep during a hotfix. The goal is to make the refactor legible as risk reduction, not personal taste. 12 extracted lines hotfix bug 5m
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