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Refactoring

Restructuring existing code without changing its external behavior to improve design quality.

A core XP practice adopted across frameworks. Not framework-defined but widely practiced as part of technical excellence.

Across the Frameworks

Scrum
Informal

Used colloquially, not framework-defined.

SAFe
Informal

Used colloquially, not framework-defined.

LeSS
Informal

Used colloquially, not framework-defined.

Nexus
Informal

Used colloquially, not framework-defined.

Related Terms

Present in Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, Nexus.