Refactoring Augment Code Code for Production

Augment can accelerate adding features but can also accelerate adding technical debt — it follows existing patterns even if those patterns are problematic. Using Augment on a codebase with poor separation of concerns will produce more code with poor separation of concerns

Use Augment's refactoring capabilities to improve existing code before using it to generate new code. Establish architectural rules and ensure Augment is asked to generate code that follows the improved patterns. Code reviews should flag Augment output that introduces new instances of patterns you're trying to eliminate

Not all Augment Code code needs refactoring. If it works, is secure, and you don't need to modify it, leave it alone. Refactor when: you need to add features and the current structure makes it difficult, bugs keep appearing in the same area of code, or onboarding new developers takes too long because the code is hard to understand.

The golden rule of refactoring: behavior stays the same, structure changes. Before refactoring any code, make sure you have tests covering the current behavior (or add them first). Refactor in small steps — change one thing at a time and verify the app still works. Use version control (git) to commit after each successful change so you can revert if something breaks.

A well-organized project has a predictable structure where anyone can find what they're looking for. Group files by feature (not by type), keep related code together, and use clear naming. Every file should have a single clear purpose. If you can't describe what a file does in one sentence, it's probably doing too much and should be split.