Why Clean Code Isn’t Enough — Martin Fowler on the Real Reason to Refactor

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Refactoring isn’t about being a perfectionist. In this clip, Martin Fowler argues that “clean code” alone isn't a good enough reason—and that talking about professionalism and code cleanliness often backfires.

The real reason to refactor? Speed.
It's about moving faster, delivering features quicker, and reducing long-term cost. When refactoring is framed in terms of economics and velocity, it gets buy-in—because now the pain is visible and measurable.

Sources:
   • Martin Fowler @ OOP2014 "Workflows of Refa...