CSS refactoring process is not an easy task — it needs to be done in a way that doesn't negatively impact UX, doesn’t introduce additional issues, and doesn't prevent developers from doing other tasks on the project. Before even diving into the refactoring process itself, developers need to analyze the existing codebase, audit CSS codebase health, discover weaknesses and improvement opportunities, agree on the refactor or rewrite approach, and convince management to invest time and resources into the process. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/07/refactoring-css-introduction-part1/
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