Revamp vs. Refactor
Revamp and Refactor Definitions
Revamp
To patch up or restore; renovate.
Refactor
(computer programming) To rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour.
The code works, but I must refactor it before it is production quality.
Revamp
To revise or reconstruct (a manuscript, for example).
Refactor
(writing) To rewrite existing text in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without intentionally affecting its meaning. Similar to, but sometimes involving more extensive restructuring than, copy editing.
Two significant activities which to contribute to community projects, such as Wikipedia, are to refactor complicated articles into simpler ones, and to refactor duplicated content into reusable templates.
Revamp
To vamp (a shoe) anew.
Refactor
(computer programming) The process by which source code is refactored.
We don't have time for a major refactor: we're shipping in two weeks.
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Revamp
The act or an instance of revamping; a complete reorganization or revision.
Revamp
(transitive) To improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something).
They plan to revamp the historical theater in the old downtown.
Revamp
An act of improving, renewing, renovating, or revising something; an improvement, renovation, revamping, or revision.
A revamp of a website
Revamp
To vamp again; hence, to patch up; to reconstruct.
Revamp
To patch up or renovate; repair or restore;
They revamped their old house before selling it
Revamp
Provide (a shoe) with a new vamp;
Revamp my old boots
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