Refactoring: Improving the design of existing code: Improving the design of existing code

Author: Martin Fowler
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book not only discusses various refactoring techniques but also provides a detailed catalog of over 70 feasible refactorings, offering useful tips on how to apply them. It also presents step-by-step guides for applying each refactoring and demonstrates the principles of refactoring through examples. These examples are written in Java, but the underlying ideas can be applied to any object-oriented programming language. With the increasing adoption of object technology, the software development community has encountered a new problem. Inexperienced developers have written numerous poorly designed programs, resulting in applications that are highly inefficient and difficult to maintain and extend. This book not only discusses various refactoring techniques but also provides a detailed catalog of over 70 feasible refactorings, offering useful tips on how to apply them. It also presents step-by-step guides for applying each refactoring and demonstrates the principles of refactoring through examples. These examples are written in Java, but the underlying ideas can be applied to any object-oriented programming language. This book is a super classic masterpiece in the field of software engineering, often referred to as the "dual king of software engineering" alongside another masterpiece, "Design Patterns." It has sold over 100,000 copies in the United States and is a five-star book on Amazon. In this book, author Martin Fowler thoroughly demonstrates where refactoring might be needed and how to transform poor designs into good ones. Each step of refactoring may be very simple and fundamental, but the cumulative effect of these minor changes can significantly improve our design. It has been proven that refactoring is a feasible way to prevent software decline. This book not only discusses various refactoring techniques but also provides a detailed catalog of over 70 feasible refactorings, explaining the principles of refactoring and offering step-by-step guides for applying each refactoring. These examples are written in Java, but the underlying ideas can be applied to any object-oriented programming language. Author Martin Fowler, in addition to being an expert in object technology, is also an expert in UML and patterns. His other highly acclaimed books include "Analysis Patterns," "UML Distilled," "Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture," and "Planning Extreme Programming," all of which have received excellent ratings on Amazon (4 stars being considered low). These achievements fully demonstrate his prominent status in the industry. It is believed that the release of this book in a photocopied edition in China brings a masterpiece in its purest form, undoubtedly providing a bright light for Chinese software developers on their path forward. Target Audience: Software developers, project managers, faculty and students of computer science and related disciplines in higher education, and other relevant personnel.