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Rewrite Vs Refactor

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Decide whether to refactor code in place or rewrite it from scratch using risk math, not frustration. Use when a component feels beyond repair and someone proposes starting over.

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Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Decide whether to refactor code in place or rewrite it from scratch using risk math, not frustration. Use when a component feels beyond repair and someone proposes starting over.

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About this listing

Category
Engineering
Reported license
MIT
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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