Refactoring

ree-fak-tor-ing

Definition

The art of reorganizing and optimizing existing code without changing its behavior, akin to rearranging a cluttered room into a Zen paradise.

Etymology

From the combination of 're-' (again) and 'factoring' (breaking down into components).

Usage Example

I spent the whole weekend refactoring; now the code is as harmonious as a Mozart symphony,' boasted Tom.