cc-table-driven-methods

Yes, you can refactor inheritance hierarchies by driving behavior with data instead of code. Replace polymorphic conditional logic with table contents and access methods to implement configuration-driven behavior.

You need table-driven methods for code optimization when you have 4 or more if/else chains or growing switch statements. This technique simplifies maintenance and improves clarity for decision logic like grade cutoffs.

The best way to handle complex conditional logic in refactoring is replacing if/else chains with lookup tables. This design pattern captures decisions for access methods like direct, indexed, or stair-step to simplify decision making.

Yes, table-driven design works for category mapping and feature flags. By considering external data when appropriate, you can structure table contents to drive configuration-driven behavior and simplify maintenance.

Limitations of using lookup tables include the requirement to isolate key transformations accurately. If your table contents rely on routine references or action codes, complex external data dependencies might make direct if/else logic simpler to maintain.