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Refactor rename file + rename function

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Description

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Rename refactor move file filename and function name matching

Suggestion

We have a really common pattern: A file of name MyFile.tsx and a matching function of the types:

export default function MyFile() {}
export function MyFile() {}
export const MyFile = () => {}

Use Cases

I find myself constantly doing a two part refactor. First refactor the function, then refactor the filename. Combining the two would save quite a lot of time and encourage better naming everywhere.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the existing rename refactor implementations and their tests, then determine how file renaming and matching function renaming are represented together. Done means the TypeScript and TSX examples support a combined refactor with coverage for the requested declaration forms.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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