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I’d rather read 50 lines than Extract Method Refactoring

Extract Method refactoring is a great way to give names to concepts so code is easier to read and flows. But it can go wrong when you use it, creating a lot of indirection and unexpected behavior from the methods you extract. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. I want to dive into a topic that’s been on my mind: refactoring, specifically the “Extract Method” technique. TLDR: I’d rather read a longer method—maybe around 50 lines—than get tangled up in a web of indirection… Read More »I’d rather read 50 lines than Extract Method Refactoring

Commands or Events: Which One for Workflow?

So, you’re building a system around business processes and workflows. Great! But where does the code go that has to orchestrate all this? This is a common question I’ve received, especially from members of my channel on our private Discord. Let’s dive into the guidelines on process managers, bounded contexts, and clever ways to collocate workflow steps. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Understanding Workflows Often, smaller workflows chain together to create larger workflows. Picture this: we have three different boundaries—sales, shipping, and billing.… Read More »Commands or Events: Which One for Workflow?

Screaming Architecture: Not Driven By Entities

“Manager”, “Builder”, “Factory”, or another technical name in your code structure isn’t Screaming Architecture or Vertical Slices. This post was inspired by the neverending posts I see on LinkedIn about software architecture styles and concepts. Let’s be real: The signal-to-noise ratio isn’t great, and many posts miss context and nuance. So, let’s unpack some thoughts on this. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content accompanying my posts, including this video showing everything in this post. Vertical Slice Architecture First up is the ever-popular vertical slice architecture, which seems to be widely misunderstood. One post I came… Read More »Screaming Architecture: Not Driven By Entities