Fowler/Martin Code Refactoring Best Practices

Comprehensive code refactoring guide based on Martin Fowler's catalog and Clean Code principles, designed for AI agents and LLMs. Contains 43 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Refactoring existing code to improve maintainability
• Decomposing long methods or large classes
• Reducing coupling between components
• Simplifying complex conditional logic
• Reviewing code for code smells and anti-patterns

Rule Categories by Priority