Refactoring Replit Agent Code for Production

Replit Agent mixes Python and JavaScript conventions. Code organization is flat with most logic in a few files. Replit-specific patterns (Replit DB, Replit Auth) are tightly coupled throughout the codebase

Abstract Replit-specific services behind interfaces so they can be swapped. Organize code into modules by feature. Separate route handlers from business logic. Create a proper configuration module that reads from environment variables

Not all Replit Agent 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.