Removing Duplication by Refactoring
This video removes the duplication in the add and subtract classes by introducing an abstract base class. The end result is a use of the template method pattern. Video Producer: Brett L. Schuchert
Tag: refactoring
Learning how to use the Extract Interface Technique
In this episode we are going to take a look at another refactoring technique, the Extract Interface technique. This technique allows you to extract an interface from a class in order to break your concrete dependencies. By doing this you can provide yourself with better testing support as well as …
Test-Driven Development With Refactoring
Success on an Agile project relies heavily on the people in the trenches. Developers, testers, and product managers focused together, can deliver astonishing accomplishments in a short amount of time. Extraordinary results require discipline, motivation and alignment. Test Driven Development (TDD) and Refactoring creates the momentum to help developers organically …
Eliminating Static Dependencies
Nature abhors a vacuum. It turns out she also abhors static dependencies (I have my sources). Static dependencies are the modern-day globals, often exposed through classes named “Helper”. I’ve certainly been guilty of overusing static dependencies in the past, with classes like “LoggingHelper”, “SessionHelper”, “DBHelper” and so on. The problem …
Refactoring Techniques: Learning the Wrap Method
In this episode we are going to take a look at a refactoring technique outlined in detail in working effectively with legacy code. We will walk though this technique and take a look at how it can help you to create better and more maintainable code. http://www.dimecasts.net/Content/WatchEpisode/134
Refactoring Unit Tests Part 2 Using Object Builder Pattern
In this screencast we will demonstrate how to use the Object Builder pattern to create and setup objects for tests. In the first part we discussed how to introduce the base class for the unit tests to improve readability and cleanness of code. http://highoncoding.com/Articles/443_Refactoring_Unit_Tests_Part_2_Using_Object_Builder_Pattern.aspx