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# [How to Refactor Complex Codebases – A Practical Guide for Devs](https://freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-refactor-complex-codebases?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Developers often see refactoring as a secondary concern that they can delay indefinitely because it doesn’t immediately contribute to revenue or feature development. And managers frequently view refactoring as "not a business need" until it boils ove...

May 21, 2025 · 24 min read · freecodecamp.org  
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