Justyna Walkowska
Product Managers' Eternal Battle with Refactoring
#1about 2 minutes
Defining refactoring beyond the strict technical term
The formal definition of refactoring is contrasted with its broader, common usage in development teams.
#2about 1 minute
The conflict between product and engineering over refactoring
Product managers often fear refactoring while engineers worry about becoming a feature factory without it.
#3about 2 minutes
Exploring five common approaches to handling refactoring
Five strategies for managing refactoring are presented, from allocating a percentage of time to making it a roadmap item.
#4about 2 minutes
Differentiating good and bad reasons for refactoring
Good refactoring is driven by clear needs like reducing risk, while bad refactoring is often motivated by chasing new trends.
#5about 2 minutes
How to measure the business value of refactoring
Refactoring must have a measurable business impact, such as reducing production issues or speeding up developer onboarding.
#6about 1 minute
Final advice for engineers and product managers
Engineers must articulate the business value of refactoring, and product managers must engage to understand the technical reasoning.
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