Innovate UC – Adventures in Software Development at the University of Cincinnati

Introduce Explaining Variable

Bjorg / October 30, 2023

Store the result of an expression in a variable with a name that explains its purpose.

Bjorg / October 30, 2023

Inline a simple method when the body is as clear as the name.

Bjorg / October 17, 2023

Make separate temporary variables for each assignment.

Bjorg / October 10, 2023

Break long methods into shorter methods.

Bjorg / October 10, 2023

Create a class for commonly used groups of parameters.

Bjorg / October 10, 2023

Use a simple expression directly when a variable does not add any clarity or value.

Bjorg / October 9, 2023

Remove code that is no longer used.

Bjorg / October 6, 2023

Rename a variable so that its name clearly indicates its purpose.