Refactoring is the process of changing a software system in such a way that it does not alter the external behavior of the code yet improves its internal structure.
— Martin Fowler, quoted in What Is Refactoring
Tag: refactoring
Slim down hefty Rails controllers AND models, using domain model events
If you've done much Rails coding, you've probably heard the guideline: “skinny controller, fat model”. But achieving this can be easier said than done. Especially when your controllers are bloated with …
Refactoring Ruby: DRY up your domain models using a struct table
When refactoring Ruby code, getting a fresh perspective on the data model can help drive out a cleaner design.
Episode #430: Parallel Hierarchy
In which we examine some of the pitfalls of handling badly-formed user input for Whole Value fields.
Episode #415: Tabular Struct Refactoring with Sam Livingston-Gray
In this episode, guest chef Sam Livingston-Gray shows us how getting a new view on our data model can drive out a cleaner design.
Episode #400: Primitive Obsession
Today, in part 1 of 2, we explore the implications of a common code smell.
Episode #395: Microconcerns
Today, we think about separating concerns at the very lowest level.
Episode #383: Break The Circle
In today's episode we explore a strategy for breaking circular method dependencies.
Episode #380: Method Dependencies
Which way do your methods point?
Episode #286: More Coincidental Duplication
In today's episode, we look at a new example of coincidental duplication: code that appears to be repeated, but really represents different pieces of knowledge.
Episode #243: Replace Parameter with Option
In this episode we take a method with a large and unweildy signature, and begin to pull parameters out into configurable options.
