Using AI to Refactor Your Codebase for the Better

Miško Hevery shares practical strategies for using AI to safely refactor large codebases. Treat AI like a talented but inexperienced junior developer: fast at pattern matching, but requiring clear guidance and validation. Learn how to: • Break refactors into small, reversible steps

• Write precise prompts with context and success criteria

• Use AI to spot smells, suggest improvements, generate tests, and prevent regressions

Walk away with a repeatable playbook for turning AI into a reliable refactoring partner.