Refactoring in Java (eBook)

Refactoring in Java serves as an indispensable guide to enhancing your codebase's quality and maintainability.
The book begins by helping you get to grips with refactoring fundamentals, including cultivating good coding habits and identifying red flags. You'll explore testing methodologies, essential refactoring techniques, and metaprogramming, as well as designing a good architecture. The chapters clearly explain how to refactor and improve your code using real-world examples and proven techniques. Part two equips you with the ability to recognize code smells, prioritize tasks, and employ automated refactoring tools, testing frameworks, and code analysis tools. You'll discover best practices to ensure efficient code improvement so that you can navigate complexities with ease. In part three, the book focuses on continuous learning, daily practices enhancing coding proficiency, and a holistic view of the architecture. You'll get practical tips to mitigate risks during refactoring, along with guidance on measuring impact to ensure that you become an efficient software craftsperson.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to avoid unproductive programming or architecturing, detect red flags, and propose changes to improve the maintainability of your codebase.

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Master code refactoring techniques, improve code quality, design, and maintainability, and boost your development productivity with this comprehensive handbookKey FeaturesGet a thorough understanding of code refinement for enhanced codebase efficiencyWork with real-world examples and case studies for hands-on learning and applicationFocus on essential tools, emphasizing development productivity and robust coding habitsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionRefactoring in Java serves as an indispensable guide to enhancing your codebase's quality and maintainability. The book begins by helping you get to grips with refactoring fundamentals, including cultivating good coding habits and identifying red flags. You ll explore testing methodologies, essential refactoring techniques, and metaprogramming, as well as designing a good architecture. The chapters clearly explain how to refactor and improve your code using real-world examples and proven techniques. Part two equips you with the ability to recognize code smells, prioritize tasks, and employ automated refactoring tools, testing frameworks, and code analysis tools. You ll discover best practices to ensure efficient code improvement so that you can navigate complexities with ease. In part three, the book focuses on continuous learning, daily practices enhancing coding proficiency, and a holistic view of the architecture. You ll get practical tips to mitigate risks during refactoring, along with guidance on measuring impact to ensure that you become an efficient software craftsperson. By the end of this book, you ll be able to avoid unproductive programming or architecturing, detect red flags, and propose changes to improve the maintainability of your codebase.What you will learnRecognize and address common issues in your codeFind out how to determine which improvements are most importantImplement techniques such as using polymorphism instead of conditionsEfficiently leverage tools for streamlining refactoring processesEnhance code reliability through effective testing practicesDevelop the skills needed for clean and readable code presentationGet to grips with the tools you need for thorough code examinationApply best practices for a more efficient coding workflowWho this book is forThis book is for Java developers, software architects, and technical leads looking for a comprehensive guide to advancing their skills in software design and refactoring. The book is ideal for experienced Java enthusiasts, quality assurance engineers, and codebase maintainers as it provides practical insights, real-world examples, and essential patterns. Development managers who want to foster clean coding practices by using best practices for efficient workflows will also find this book useful.]]>