Refactoring

Refactoring means improving the structure of the code without changing what the software does. It's like cleaning up your workspace; everything still works the same, but it’s easier to navigate, understand, and build on.

In Agile teams, refactoring is important because it keeps the product flexible and maintainable. It helps developers work faster, make changes more safely and reduce the risk of bugs in the future.

If refactoring is skipped for too long, the code becomes messy and harder to work with - often called "technical debt." This slows teams down, increases errors, and makes even small changes risky or expensive.

Refactoring is a key part of healthy, sustainable product development. It’s usually done continuously in small steps, especially when adding new features or fixing bugs, so the product stays robust and adaptable over time.