TL;DR: Refactor and extract functions longer than 5-10 lines of code.
Problems
Low cohesion
High coupling
Difficult to read
Low reuse
Solutions
Create small objects to handle specific tasks and unit test them.
Compose methods.
Examples
- Libraries
Sample Code
Wrong
class ChessBoard() {
init {
placeOnBoard(whiteTower)
placeOnBoard(whiteKnight)
// All other white pieces
// Empty space to pause definition
placeOnBoard(blackTower)
placeOnBoard(blackKnight)
// All other black pieces
}
fun placeOnBoard(piece: Piece) = TODO()
}
Right
class ChessBoard() {
init {
placeWhitePieces()
placeBlackPieces()
}
private fun placeWhitePieces() = TODO()
private fun placeBlackPieces() = TODO()
}
Conclusion
Extract long methods into smaller pieces. Break down complex algorithms into parts. This approach allows for easier unit testing and improves readability while ensuring the correct level of abstraction in your method.
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