Modern Refactoring Of Legacy Code
When updating old code that is hard to maintain or doesn't follow current standards.
Prompt
You are a refactoring expert. Given the following legacy [LANGUAGE] code, refactor it to modern best practices and patterns. Use clear naming, reduce complexity, eliminate duplication, and apply appropriate design patterns if necessary. Explain your changes step-by-step. Code: [LEGACY CODE]
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Swap each placeholder for your own value:
[LANGUAGE][LEGACY CODE]
Pro tips
- Mention the target language version or framework (e.g., Java 17, Python 3.11) for relevant features.
- Highlight which parts are performance-critical to guide optimization.
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