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Xcode’s Refactoring Tool Is Awesome

Save your time and let Xcode do refactoring for you

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Xcode refactoring engine has been around for a while, but I’m sure many of us haven’t still found it or had no time to explore its useful features.

This utility tool can be used to transform code both within a single file and over multiple files. For example, you can easily rename a method that is used in multiple files all at once. Let’s start refactoring!

I have created a video tutorial of this guide too. Feel free to watch it:

Rename Code Using Xcode Refactoring

Avoid manual repetitive work when renaming variables, methods, etc. using renaming features in the Xcode refactoring tool.

Rename Code Using the “Rename” Feature

This feature finds all the places in which the piece of code is used and renames it according to you: