Prompt file imported from jimzandueta/nestjs-http-server-boilerplate-codex-ai-assisted (.codex/prompts/refactor.md). Fill in {{TARGET_FILES_OR_MODULES}}, {{GOAL}}, {{TRANSFORMATION}}, {{CONSTRAINTS}} before use. Copyright stays with the author.

Prompt: Refactor

Inputs

• Target code: {{TARGET_FILES_OR_MODULES}}
• Refactoring goal: {{GOAL}} (reduce duplication, simplify logic, improve testability, etc.)
• Transformation type: {{TRANSFORMATION}} (extract function, move file, rename, simplify conditional, etc.)
• Constraints: {{CONSTRAINTS}} (preserve public API, backward compatibility, etc.)

Instructions

• Follow .codex-generic/RULES.md.
• Read memory/learned-patterns.md — understand existing conventions before changing structure.
• Read memory/decisions.md — check if the current structure was an intentional choice.
• Ensure test coverage first: Verify tests exist for the code being refactored. Add tests if coverage is insufficient.
• Plan the change: List all files to modify. Identify all callers/importers of affected code.
• One transformation at a time: Don't mix extract + rename + move.
• Preserve behavior: No functional changes — the test suite must produce identical results.
• Apply incrementally: Make small steps. Run tests after each step.
• Run checklists/pre-commit.md before finishing.
• Document the new pattern in memory/learned-patterns.md.

Refactoring Operations

Patterns to Consult

• patterns/naming.md — naming conventions for renamed/extracted code
• patterns/repo-structure.md — directory placement for moved/extracted modules
• patterns/dependency-management.md — if restructuring changes import graphs
• memory/learned-patterns.md — existing patterns to align with