Posted by Dikkie Dik on 08/25/07 11:52

> No, refactoring is changing the implementation without changing the
> interface.

Please read the book before you utter nonsense.

Refactoring is changing the _structure_ of the code without changing the
_behaviour_ of that code. So interface changes can be refactorings.

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> Refactoring in OO would mean you would not have to change anything
> outside of the class itself.

I think you confuse with the Open Closed Principle. The Open Closed
Principle and refactoring are perpendicular ways to adapt code in a
_controlled_ fashion: The Open Closed Principle leaves the structure
intact, while refactoring makes sure the code behaviour remains the same
while you are restructuring it.

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