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I use this all the time to improve the name I picked in the first place.

But there is something I noticed: changing to a new name on the spot is more work.

I have to find all the previous occurrences and rename them.

I can use my editor to help, some plugins for it, or I can get the code to some parsable step and then do a refactor rename.

Notice how I had to get sidetracked here while I am trying to keep my original context in mind.

I use vim, so maybe I am missing out on fancier ways to do this quick on the spot rename? I would love to optimize this problem away.




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