AI refactors 164 files, shrinking 4,500-line component to 18 lines
tristanbob · x · 2026-08-08
A developer shared a practical workflow using an AI coding assistant (via the /goal command) for code refactoring. The initially generated App.tsx was a massive 4,500+ lines. After prompting the AI to refactor using coding best practices and proper file/folder structures, it modified 164 files and reduced the main component to just 18 lines.
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