Rename symbol across files

Rename symbol across files in Visual Studio Code — with three ready prompts, from the immediate task to the lasting pattern.

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Execute — do the immediate task

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I need to rename the function handleUserInput across the repository and ensure I don't break tests.…
I need to rename the function handleUserInput across the repository and ensure I don't break tests. Rename the symbol in every file, then run the unit tests and report any failures by file and test name. Do the rename first in src/ui/input.js and then propagate to other files, keeping imports intact.

Improve — make it easier to accept

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Before I push this rename to staging, make it easy for reviewers to validate: show where…
Before I push this rename to staging, make it easy for reviewers to validate: show where handleUserInput is exported, list the top three files that import it, surface any calls inside tests, and flag any non-JavaScript files that mention the symbol so I can check runtime wiring.

Decide — diagnose the stuck moment

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I just renamed handleUserInput in src/ui/input.js and stopped because I see failing imports…

I renamed handleUserInput in src/ui/input.js but other files still reference the old name.

I just renamed handleUserInput in src/ui/input.js and stopped because I see failing imports elsewhere. I cannot tell how many places still reference the old name or whether any usages are generated dynamically. Who else will be affected, what am I likely missing, and what is the best next move to finish the rename safely while minimizing broken CI?

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