Varun Nambiar
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
Software refactoring is a critical process in agile development aimed at improving code quality and maintainability without altering external behavior. This study investigates the impact of software refactoring on code maintainability within agile environments, analyzing how continuous iterative improvements influence software quality. By reviewing existing literature and conducting an empirical study on selected agile projects, this research establishes that systematic refactoring positively affects code modularity, reduces technical debt, and enhances maintainability metrics such as cyclomatic complexity and coupling. The findings reinforce the importance of integrating refactoring practices in agile workflows to sustain long-term software health.
Keywords
Software Refactoring, Code Maintainability, Agile Development, Technical Debt, Cyclomatic Complexity
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