Unclean methods and how they affect software
In C#, as in any programming language, there are certain types of methods that can be considered “not clean” or problematic. These methods often exhibit characteristics that can lead to various issues in code readability, maintainability, and robustness. Here are some common types of methods that are not considered clean and the problems they can produce:
- Methods with high cyclomatic complexity:
- Problem: Methods with high cyclomatic complexity contain a large number of branches, conditions, and decision points. These methods tend to be hard to understand, debug, and maintain.
- Solution: Refactor complex methods into smaller, more focused functions and use techniques such as
switch
statements or polymorphism to simplify control flow.
- Methods with too many parameters:
- Problem: Methods that take a large number of parameters can be challenging to call correctly and may lead to confusion and bugs.
- Solution: Consider creating...