Rawgentic: Advanced Code Refactor FAQs

Question 1

What are characterization tests in this context?

Accepted Answer

These are tests that 'pin' the current behavior of the code by snapshotting outputs. They must pass both before and after the refactor to prove no regressions occurred.

Question 2

How does it integrate with my project configuration?

Accepted Answer

It uses a .rawgentic.json config file to detect your testing frameworks, CI/CD providers, and project boundaries, ensuring the workflow respects your specific stack.

Question 3

How does the skill handle different types of refactoring?

Accepted Answer

It classifies tasks into four categories (Rename, Extract, Restructure, Simplify), each with specific risk assessments, critique depths, and complexity budgets.

Question 4

Does this skill add new features to my code?

Accepted Answer

No. This skill is strictly for refactoring. If the scope requires a change in behavior, it will prompt you to switch to a feature implementation workflow instead.

Question 5

What is the behavioral preservation invariant?

Accepted Answer

It is a strict rule enforced by the skill that ensures external behavior—such as API contracts, database schemas, and CLI interfaces—remains exactly the same after the refactor.

Rawgentic: Advanced Code Refactor

Key Features

Use Cases

Rawgentic: Advanced Code Refactor

Key Features

Use Cases