Critique of Refactoring Examples in 'Clean Code' by Robert Martin
Don’t Refactor Like Uncle Bob. Please 🔗
The text discusses the book "Clean Code" by Robert Martin, also known as Uncle Bob, and evaluates the refactoring examples provided in the book. It critiques the refactoring approach, highlighting issues with the code examples, such as the unnecessary complexity introduced, unclear naming, and the lack of improvement in readability. The author suggests that readers should approach the book with skepticism and come up with their own refactorings. The text also shares the author's inspiration for writing the article, which came from noticing the uncritical recommendation of "Clean Code" to beginners and the recent interview of Robert Martin by a YouTuber named "ThePrimeTime."
- The text critiques the refactoring examples provided in the book "Clean Code" by Robert Martin, highlighting issues such as unnecessary complexity and unclear naming.
- It suggests that readers should approach the book with skepticism and come up with their own refactorings.
- The author shares their inspiration for writing the article, which came from noticing the uncritical recommendation of "Clean Code" to beginners and the recent interview of Robert Martin by a YouTuber named "ThePrimeTime."