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大转转FE
大转转FE
Jun 25, 2026 · Backend Development

Refactoring a 1,000‑Line Untested Core File with AI: My Proven Workflow

The author refactors a 1,021‑line, zero‑test IM conversion module that is referenced in five places by building a characterization‑test net with esbuild stubs, generating 130 exhaustive samples, recording a golden baseline, applying three systematic code transformations, and verifying behavior and a 2.77× speedup, all without touching business logic.

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Refactoring a 1,000‑Line Untested Core File with AI: My Proven Workflow