Study conducted as a part of the implementation of the project: “Entering American, British and Swedish markets with a comprehensive service of computer programs renovation (refactoring) by Codema”, No. POPW.Ol.02.00-06-0069/22. The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Operational Programme Eastern Poland 2014-2020.
EU funding for the project: 851,663.82 PLN
Code refactoring is a crucial process in maintaining high-quality software. By utilizing specialized techniques, companies can not only improve the structure of their code but also effectively manage and optimize maintenance costs. Here are three of the most popular refactoring techniques that play a significant role from a business perspective.
Extract Method
This technique involves separating repeated code fragments into distinct functions or methods. It is particularly useful in situations where certain code sequences appear multiple times in different parts of an application. By extracting methods, one can create universal functions that are easy to maintain and modify. As a result, we save time on writing repetitive code and reduce the risk of errors in multiple places.
Remove Dead Code
This approach focuses on readability and organizing logical conditions in the code. Often, logical conditions become too complicated, which makes understanding the code difficult and leads to errors. Restructuring logical conditions into more readable forms, such as splitting complex conditional statements into simpler ones, makes the code clearer. This technique significantly reduces the risk of making errors and facilitates later modifications of the code.
Data Structure Refactorings
Refactoring of data structures focuses on optimizing the way data is stored and used in the application. Sometimes, the way data is organized can be inefficient or complicated. Restructuring data structures can increase the efficiency of data operations, simplify working with data, and reduce the amount of code needed to handle data.
How do these techniques translate to business?
** Saving time and resources: these techniques allow for more efficient code management, which shortens the time needed for repairs and modifications.
** Increased efficiency: clearer and better-organized code means faster and more efficient application operation.
** Reduced risk of errors: improving the code structure reduces the risk of errors, which can lead to lower repair costs and better user trust
The above code refactoring techniques are extremely valuable – as seen in the business context. If they convince you, it’s worth contacting a company like Codema, which offers them and provides code refactoring services for client companies.
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