Refactoring Strategy

Problem#

The code base can contain duplication, commented out code, and generally smell. We use Test Driven Development and the solution to this is to refactor – but when?

Solution#

At all times developers should be on the look out for smelly code where refactoring could be applied. When such code is found, the developer is obliged to either:

• Refactor the code there and then – this may be too restrictive because it upsets the developer’s flow.
• Open a GitHub issue for the refactoring work – this approach is desirable.