How often should you refactor?

Question

I had a discussion a few weeks back with some co-workers on refactoring, and I seem to be in a minority that believes \"Refactor early, refactor often\" is a good approach t

Answer 1

I think you should refactor something when you're currently working on a part of it. Means if you have to enhance function A, then you should refactor it before (and afterwards?). If you don't do anything with this function, then leave it as it is, as long as you have something else to do.

Do not refactor a working part of the system, unless you already have to change it.