Code Smell Riddle #22

q. I have two sets of methods
that basically do the same work.
Change their name and code to match
Or I will certainly go berserk!

a. Parallel Inheritance Hierarchies

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Code Smell Riddle #21

q. A collection of reusable methods,
Can be extremely handy when in a bind,
But can be all together aggravating,
When the desired one, you can not find!

a. Incomplete Library Class

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Code Smell Riddle #20

q. I'm not fond of your scavenger games;
I like my things to be easily found.
So please move your code in such a way,
That change doesn't require a look around!

a. Divergent Chang

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Code Smell Riddle #19

q. Between you and me I tend to be quite the conundrum;
A side effect of complexity way beyond my own good.
Unless you extract me from my overly convoluted mess,
I will forever be thoroughly dazed and misunderstood.

a. Temporary Field

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Code Smell Riddle #18

q. I love to be on the cutting edge of ignorance;
Black boxes are the greatest thing since sliced bread.
But if the smoke and mirrors point to another box,
Then you might as well just send me there instead.

a. Middle Man

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Code Smell Riddle #17

q. When you link method to method,
I can get super long really quick.
You should cut out the middle man;
Breaking the hierarchy is the trick.

a. Message Chains

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Code Smell Riddle #16

q. I store lots of information goodies,
But I take no action whatsoever.
You should find whoever uses me,
Plan to move their logic, and sever!

a. Data Class

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Code Smell Riddle #15

q. You might consider me small potatoes,
but I'm just as qualified as the rest.
Instead of using those elementary types,
why don't you add some tiny object zest!

a. Primitive Obsession

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Code Smell Riddle #14

q. You should really learn to keep to yourself;
There are certain places you should never be.
My private places aren't meant for your eyes,
In regard to your behavior, I highly disagree!

a. Inappropriate Intimacy

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Code Smell Riddle #13

q. It's one thing to view the future proactively,
And then strategically plan accordingly.
But it's an entire other thing completely,
If you over-architect a system excessively!

a. Speculative Generality

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Code Smell Riddle #12

q. When you want to update your precious program,
Be prepared to embark on a curious coding quest.
Many different pieces certainly need to change;
To find them all you'll need to deeply invest.

a. Shotgun Surgery

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Code Smell Riddle #11

q. Whoa whoa module global variables,
I think you've propagated like a rabbit.
In addition to the redundant snippets,
You should cut it out like a bad habit.

a. Large Class

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Code Smell Riddle #10

q. I'm screaming to be carved into pieces;
I have way too much func inside myself.
If you don't do something relatively soon,
Then time to modify, you'll kick yourself!

a. Long Method

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Code Smell Riddle #9

q. If you look through your vast code base,
And notice code repeated here and there.
You might consider refactoring soon,
Or you'll experience maintenance despair!

a. Duplicated Code

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Code Smell Riddle #8

q. I am the pickiest child that you may ever know.
I only want part of what you gracefully extend.
Many programmers think that I'm not all that bad,
But sharing with a sibling could help to amend.

a. Refused Bequest

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Code Smell Riddle #7

q. I don't really do all that much for you;
You probably shouldn't even care about me.
It'd be best to move my code elsewhere;
it will save you maintenance, I guarantee.

a. Lazy Class

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Code Smell Riddle #6

q. I tend to be out of date with your work;
You should rename instead of report.
And if you must then just answer why,
Let the business rules assert support.

a. Comments

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Code Smell Riddle #5

q. Given two hierarchies with similar code,
Shotgun surgery can be quite tragic,
But if you move stuff here to there,
Then the result consolidation is magic!

a.

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Code Smell Riddle #4

q. I'm an unmanageable statement;
Frankly, I clutter and I am frail.
Refactor me to the strategy pattern,
and there is hope your will prevail.

a. Switch Statements

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Code Smell Riddle #3

q. You can find me in a lot of different places;
I tend to live in a distinguishable clique.
I am proliferated across your code base;
extract me to an object, if you're a geek.

a. Data Clumps

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