representation-envy-refactor
CommunityRefactor code to eliminate representation envy and improve object ownership.
Software Engineering#code analysis#design principles#code refactoring#object ownership#representation envy
AuthorKentBeck
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
This Skill helps identify and refactor code that accesses another object's internal representation, promoting better object ownership and design.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Identify Representation Envy: Detects code that reads or manipulates another object's internal state.
- Refactoring Suggestions: Offers guidance on moving behavior to the object that owns the representation.
- Use Case: When reviewing or refactoring a codebase, this Skill can help identify and correct cases where a class is improperly depending on the internal state of another object.
Quick Start
Analyze the codebase using the representation-envy-refactor skill and follow the suggested refactorings.
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