object-oriented-design

Apply SOLID design principles to object-oriented code for maintainability.

1|Updated Mar 17, 2026

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Skill: object-oriented-design
Source: https://github.com/iceflower/agent-skills/tree/main/object-oriented-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iceflower/agent-skills --skill object-oriented-design

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill provides structured guidance on applying SOLID and OO design principles to create maintainable class hierarchies.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive principles coverage: SRP, OCP, LSP, ISP, DIP with practical examples.
Refactoring guidance: patterns, strategies, and evaluation criteria for real-world codebases.
Use Cases: apply design principles to avoid common smells in inheritance-heavy systems.

Quick Start

Identify a simple domain, map responsibilities to classes, and refactor to align with SOLID.

Frequently Asked Questions about object-oriented-design

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

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How do I apply SOLID design principles to refactor inheritance-heavy object-oriented code?▼

To apply SOLID design principles, map responsibilities to classes and refactor inheritance-heavy systems using composition, ensuring cohesive modules and correct dependency direction for maintainable code.

What is the best way to resolve interface segregation violations in object-oriented architecture?▼

Resolving interface segregation violations requires splitting large interfaces into smaller, cohesive ones, ensuring classes only implement the methods they actually use to prevent fat interfaces and improve module safety.

When do I need composition over inheritance for object-oriented refactoring?▼

You need composition over inheritance when avoiding rigid class hierarchies, allowing flexible behavior assembly at runtime while adhering to SOLID principles and reducing coupling in object-oriented systems.

Can I use these object-oriented design patterns to fix code smells in any programming language?▼

These object-oriented design patterns are language-agnostic, focusing on structural architecture and dependency direction, making them applicable to fix code smells in any OOP-supporting codebase.

Why does my object-oriented code violate the Liskov Substitution Principle and how do I fix it?▼

Your object-oriented code violates LSP when derived classes alter base class behavior or expectations, fixed by ensuring subtypes remain perfectly substitutable for their base types without breaking program correctness.

What are the limitations of relying solely on SOLID principles for software architecture?▼

Relying solely on SOLID principles lacks measurable evaluation criteria for system-wide architecture, requiring supplementary refactoring strategies and dependency direction checks to ensure true scalability and safety.