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
Episode #633
Sprout Class
In the conclusion of a three-part series, we discover the final piece of the "testing private methods" puzzle.
Episode #630
Where do Private Methods Come From?
A question that I hear a lot is: "Do you test private methods? And if so, how?" In this, the first of a series, we'll talk about where private methods …
Episode #579
Aphorism to Empiricism
Join guest chef Kerri Miller for a whirlwind tour of three essential utilities for evaluating specific qualities of a Ruby codebase. See how to map out the dependencies in a …
Episode #564
Exploratory Refactoring
Playfully experiment with potentially redesigns of your Rails code, by temporarily removing ActiveRecord dependencies that would otherwise cramp your creative style. Guest chef Nick Sutterer shows you how!
Episode #553
The TOO HARD Code Smell
Programming is hard, but sometimes we can overcomplicate things for ourselves. Join guest Chris Doyle to learn why a problem that feels "TOO HARD" is a code smell, and what …
Episode #552
API Design for productivity
You've heard of User Experience (UX), but what about DevX? Join Aja Hammerly to learn how to give your APIs a great Developer Experience.
Episode #528: Refactoring for Interviews – Nickolas Means
As interview techniques go, whiteboard problems and greenfield apps aren't a very good test of the kinds of skills a developer needs day to day. Join Nicholas Means to learn …
Episode #512: Single File
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Episode #511: Minimum Viable Method
Is there such a thing as a method that is too small? Is it worth it to extract a method just to satisfy a guideline like the Law of Demeter?