What is meant by 'Refactoring' in a LabVIEW context?

In the context of LabVIEW, 'refactoring' refers to the process of improving code readability and maintainability without changing its functionality. This involves reorganizing and restructuring existing code to make it clearer and easier to understand while ensuring that it still performs the same operations. Refactoring can include techniques such as simplifying complex logic, breaking down large blocks of code into smaller, more manageable subVIs, standardizing naming conventions, and eliminating redundant code. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of the code, making it easier for developers to work with, troubleshoot, and extend in the future.

By focusing on readability and maintainability, refactoring helps teams to collaborate more effectively, as well-structured code is easier for new team members to learn and for existing members to modify or build upon. It ensures that the software can evolve over time in response to changing requirements without becoming unwieldy or difficult to manage.

The other options, while they touch on important aspects of code optimization or performance, do not capture the essence of what refactoring is. Refactoring specifically targets the internal structure of code for clarity and ease of maintenance rather than altering functionality, solely optimizing performance, or minimizing resource use.