Refactoring

• Code must pass all tests
• Code must include data and methods required for communication
• Code must contain no duplication
• Code must keep classes and methods to a minimum

Practices that can be implemented by individual programmers

• simple design
• test first
• refactor often
• follow coding standards

Practices that can be implemented by teams

• refactoring as a way of life
• pair programming
• collective ownership
• continuous integration
• coding standards
• Wake claims 40-hour week

Practices that can be implemented by organizations

• planning with customer/programmer interactions
• short releases
• active use of metaphor
• continuous integration
• 40-hour week
• on-site customer

created April 29, 2003 last revised May 13, 2003

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