Start by taking a machete to your codebase. Cut out all unnecessary functions, classes, and variables. Think of it as a digital bonsai tree - every unnecessary node must go.
Break it Down: Declare Independence from Bad Code Rewrite it: Write From Scratch (You Know, for the Fun of It)Step 2: Refactor with reckless abandon. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.
Merge it: Eliminate Empty Rooms Decouple it: Stop Hugging Your Grandmother