clean-code

Review code for Clean Code, SOLID, and TDD violations with refactoring suggestions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Samuelca6399/AbsolutelySkilled --skill clean-code-samuelca6399
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Skill: clean-code
Source: https://github.com/Samuelca6399/AbsolutelySkilled/tree/main/skills/clean-code
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Samuelca6399/AbsolutelySkilled --skill clean-code-samuelca6399

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you improve code readability and maintainability by applying Clean Code principles, SOLID design, and TDD practices so your code is easier to understand, change, and extend.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code review for Clean Code violations: identify naming issues, overly long functions, mixed abstraction levels, duplication, and error-handling problems.
  • Refactoring guidance: break down long functions, improve structure, and make extracted pieces independently readable and testable.
  • SOLID-aligned design support: recommend practical changes when responsibilities are muddled or when extensibility and coupling become painful.
  • TDD support (red-green-refactor): walk through how to define behavior with failing tests and then implement minimal passing code.
  • Error-handling improvements: shift from return-code/null patterns toward exception-based approaches that keep control flow clean.

Quick Start

Use the clean-code skill when you want an AI to review a code snippet for readability, naming, SOLID, and refactoring opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions about clean-code

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I review my code for clean code violations and SOLID principles?▼

Code review for clean code violations identifies naming issues, overly long functions, mixed abstraction levels, duplication, and error-handling problems. It evaluates SOLID principles to recommend practical changes when responsibilities are muddled or coupling becomes painful.

What is the best way to refactor long functions for better maintainability?▼

Refactoring long functions improves structure by breaking them down and making extracted pieces independently readable and testable. It provides concrete refactor suggestions like the extract method to improve clarity and maintainability.

How does TDD red-green-refactor work when improving existing code?▼

TDD support walks through defining behavior with failing tests and then implementing minimal passing code. The red-green-refactor cycle ensures code changes are guided by test-first development practices to maintain correctness.

How do I improve error handling to keep control flow clean?▼

Improving error handling shifts from return-code and null patterns toward exception-based approaches. This keeps control flow clean by separating normal logic from error processing logic effectively.

Can I use clean code practices for any programming language or framework?▼

Clean code practices apply universally to improve code readability and maintainability across languages. The guidance focuses on language-agnostic principles like SOLID design, naming conventions, and error handling.