Why isn't "refactor" a word yet?
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Refactor is a word we developers use to mean that when we have
refactored something we have modified some part of a program, without changing the main functionality.
We refactor because we probably have found a better algorithm and wish to implement it, or because we have found a shiny new framework and wish to use it, or we have decided to changed the name of fields or methods to make them more descriptive. When done properly, refactoring is a good thing.
So it's a common word, but you won't find it in any dictionary. I guess we need to still use the grammatically correct hyphenated spelling
re-factor. In time, I guess, it will be accepted into the pages of every dictionary without the hyphen.
Complex words have an obvious evolution. A few examples:
never the less became
nevertheless,
E-mail became
e-mail then became
email,
Internet is simply known as
internet. Of course there are many more, but I want
refactor to get the respect it deserves.
UPDATE:
online petition to add the word refactor to all English dictionaries.
Comments:
I suggest starting a petition to have this added to the Webster's dictionary. With any luck, it may even be mentioned on Jeopardy.
Great idea!
Online petition to add the word refactor to all English dictionaries.
I apologize I just signed in and don't know if my last post posted.
I will be quite succinct - left a post on the "Guestbook" and am hoping to get some help from some poor soul about "blogs"
Would appreciate it
vaisforlovers