Refactor getter-based conditionals into object-owned tell methods.
npx skills add https://github.com/j5ik2o/okite-ai --skill tell-dont-ask
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: tell-dont-ask Source: https://github.com/j5ik2o/okite-ai/tree/main/.agent/skills/tell-dont-ask Command: npx skills add https://github.com/j5ik2o/okite-ai --skill tell-dont-ask
Transforms getter-based decision logic into object-driven actions to reduce leaking responsibilities and strengthen encapsulation by moving behavior into the data-owning objects.
Identify a getter + if pattern and refactor it so the object encapsulates the decision and exposes a tell-method to perform the action.
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To refactor getter abuse, identify patterns like if (obj.getX()) { ... } and replace them with a tell-method on the object, allowing the object to encapsulate the decision and perform the action directly for safer code reviews.
Relying on getters and conditionals weakens encapsulation because external state checks leak object responsibilities, whereas Tell Don't Ask moves behavior into data-owning objects to maintain safe, maintainable OOP design.
Yes, you can apply Tell Don't Ask refactoring to Kotlin, Python, and Go codebases. This approach is proven across Java, Scala, TypeScript, Ruby, and Rust to align with OOP principles and reduce scattered conditional logic.
To refactor scattered conditional logic into object-driven behavior, replace external state checks with object-owned decisions by exposing a tell-method, which encapsulates the action and improves maintainability across multiple programming languages.
You should avoid replacing getter-based decision logic when a class serves as a simple data transfer object without inherent behavior, as forcing tell-methods in such contexts can unnecessarily complicate the design and violate the intended architecture.
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