Understanding 'Shredding' in Programming: Aggressive Code Refactoring
By
Kerrick
Crispy enough to crunch, soft enough to enjoy. A good bake.
Summary
The article introduces the programming concept of 'shredding' - a more aggressive form of code refactoring that involves complete deletion and rewriting of code sections rather than incremental changes. It contrasts shredding with traditional refactoring, describing shredding as embracing destruction by deleting multiple load-bearing functions at once and recreating them from scratch to achieve better results.
Key quotes
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It's refactoring, but switching the scalpel for a sledgehammer.
Shredding, on the other hand, means to embrace destruction.
To go on a shred is to delete five load-bearing functions all at once and recreating them.
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