Code Smell

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Code Smell

Code structure indicating deeper design problems

Part of speech: Noun Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Programming Level: Intermediate

Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/koʊd smɛl/ 🇬🇧 UK/kəʊd smɛl/

Definition

Code structure indicating deeper design problems

Examples

Common code smells include: long methods, duplicate code, large classes, feature envy, indicating need for refactoring.

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Code Smells Explained – Bad Code Patterns to Avoid

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