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Clear filtersEngineeringRun Repo Intelligence Before You RefactorRefactoring without repo intelligence is guessing. Here is how to map churn, coupling, and blast radius before you refactor so you fix the right code safely.OperatingDo You Actually Need a Code Audit?Your team knows the codebase, so why run a code audit? Here is when a repo audit earns its cost, when it does not, and the objection that it is a waste.EngineeringWhy Code Metrics Mislead You About QualityLine count and complexity scores feel objective but mislead you about code quality. Here is why raw code metrics lie and what to measure in a repo instead.EngineeringCommon Mistakes When Reading a Repo AuditA repo audit is only as good as how you read it. Here are the common mistakes that turn a useful code audit into false comfort or panic, and how to avoid them.EngineeringHow to Audit a Codebase You InheritedInherited a codebase you did not write? Here is the exact order I audit an unfamiliar repo to find risk fast, before I commit to owning or changing it.EngineeringWhat a Code Quality Score Actually MeasuresA code quality score is not one number. Here is what it should measure, what it should ignore, and how to read one without fooling yourself into false comfort.