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Kent Beck Style Coding Review Skill

Overview

This skill analyzes and reviews code based on Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. It focuses on code smells detection, refactoring techniques, and incremental design improvement.

"Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." - Martin Fowler (Refactoring, foreword by Kent Beck)

When to Use

When user requests "code smell" detection or "refactoring" guidance
When asked about "code quality", "readability", or "maintainability"
When reviewing code for improvement opportunities
When asked about "YAGNI", "KISS", or "simple design"
When improving naming, extracting methods, or removing duplication

Core Design Principles

Simple Design (4 Rules of Simple Design)

Kent Beck's rules in priority order:

Passes the Tests - Code must work correctly
Reveals Intent - Code should clearly express its purpose
No Duplication - DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
Fewest Elements - Minimize classes, methods, and code

YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

Don't add functionality until it's actually needed
Avoid speculative generality
Build for today's requirements, not imagined futures

// Bad: Speculative generality
interface DataProcessor<T, U, V> {
  process(input: T, options: U): V;
  processAsync(input: T, options: U): Promise<V>;
  processBatch(inputs: T[], options: U): V[];
  // We only need one sync method right now!
}

// Good: Build what you need
interface DataProcessor {
  process(input: string): Result;
}

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

Prefer simple solutions over clever ones
Complexity is the enemy of maintainability
If it's hard to explain, it's probably too complex

Incremental Design

Make small, safe changes
Refactor continuously as you code
Design emerges through refactoring

Code Smells Catalog

1. Bloaters

Code that has grown too large to handle.

Long Method

Methods doing too many things
Difficult to understand at a glance
Refactoring: Extract Method, Replace Temp with Query

// Bad: Long method doing many things
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  // Validate order (10 lines)
  // Calculate discount (15 lines)
  // Apply tax (10 lines)
  // Update inventory (20 lines)
  // Send notification (15 lines)
  // Generate invoice (25 lines)
}

// Good: Extracted into focused methods
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  validateOrder(order);
  const discount = calculateDiscount(order);
  const total = applyTax(order.subtotal - discount);
  updateInventory(order.items);
  sendOrderConfirmation(order);
  generateInvoice(order, total);
}

Large Class

Class with too many responsibilities
Too many instance variables
Refactoring: Extract Class, Extract Subclass

Primitive Obsession

Overuse of primitives instead of small objects
Using strings for phone numbers, money, etc.
Refactoring: Replace Primitive with Object, Introduce Parameter Object

// Bad: Primitive obsession
function createUser(
  name: string,
  email: string,
  phone: string,
  street: string,
  city: string,
  zipCode: string
) { ... }

// Good: Value objects
function createUser(
  name: Name,
  email: Email,
  phone: Phone,
  address: Address
) { ... }

Long Parameter List

Methods with too many parameters
Hard to understand and call correctly
Refactoring: Introduce Parameter Object, Preserve Whole Object

Data Clumps

Groups of data that always appear together
Refactoring: Extract Class, Introduce Parameter Object

2. Object-Orientation Abusers

Improper application of OO principles.

Switch Statements

Complex switch/case or if/else chains
Often indicates missing polymorphism
Refactoring: Replace Conditional with Polymorphism, Replace Type Code with Subclasses

// Bad: Switch statement
function calculateArea(shape: Shape): number {
  switch (shape.type) {
    case 'circle':
      return Math.PI * shape.radius ** 2;
    case 'rectangle':
      return shape.width * shape.height;
    case 'triangle':
      return (shape.base * shape.height) / 2;
  }
}

// Good: Polymorphism
interface Shape {
  calculateArea(): number;
}

class Circle implements Shape {
  calculateArea(): number {
    return Math.PI * this.radius ** 2;
  }
}

Temporary Field

Fields only set in certain circumstances
Refactoring: Extract Class, Introduce Null Object

Refused Bequest

Subclass doesn't use inherited methods
Refactoring: Replace Inheritance with Delegation

Alternative Classes with Different Interfaces

Classes doing the same thing with different method names
Refactoring: Rename Method, Extract Superclass

3. Change Preventers

Code that makes changes difficult.

Divergent Change

One class changes for multiple reasons
Violates Single Responsibility Principle
Refactoring: Extract Class

Shotgun Surgery

One change requires modifications in many classes
Refactoring: Move Method, Move Field, Inline Class

Parallel Inheritance Hierarchies

Creating a subclass requires creating another subclass elsewhere
Refactoring: Move Method, Move Field

4. Dispensables

Code that is unnecessary.

Duplicate Code

Same code structure in multiple places
Refactoring: Extract Method, Extract Class, Pull Up Method

// Bad: Duplicate code
function validateEmail(email: string): boolean {
  const regex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return regex.test(email);
}

function isValidEmail(input: string): boolean {
  const pattern = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return pattern.test(input);
}

// Good: Single source of truth
const EMAIL_PATTERN = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;

function isValidEmail(email: string): boolean {
  return EMAIL_PATTERN.test(email);
}

Dead Code

Unreachable or unused code
Refactoring: Remove Dead Code

Speculative Generality

Unused abstractions created "just in case"
Refactoring: Collapse Hierarchy, Inline Class, Remove Parameter

Comments (as smell)

Comments explaining what code does (instead of why)
Often indicates code that should be clearer
Refactoring: Extract Method, Rename Method

// Bad: Comment explaining what
// Check if user is adult
if (user.age >= 18) { ... }

// Good: Self-documenting code
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
if (user.isAdult()) { ... }

// Good use of comments: explaining why
// Using >= instead of > because legal age includes 18th birthday
if (user.age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }

5. Couplers

Code with excessive coupling.

Feature Envy

Method uses another class's data more than its own
Refactoring: Move Method, Extract Method

// Bad: Feature envy
class OrderPrinter {
  print(order: Order) {
    console.log(`Order: ${order.id}`);
    console.log(`Customer: ${order.customer.name}`);
    console.log(`Total: ${order.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0)}`);
  }
}

// Good: Move calculation to Order
class Order {
  getTotal(): number {
    return this.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0);
  }
}

Inappropriate Intimacy

Classes too dependent on each other's internals
Refactoring: Move Method, Move Field, Change Bidirectional to Unidirectional

Message Chains

Long chains of method calls (a.b().c().d())
Refactoring: Hide Delegate, Extract Method

Middle Man

Class that only delegates to another class
Refactoring: Remove Middle Man, Inline Method

Refactoring Techniques

Composing Methods

Extract Method

The most important refactoring. Turn code fragments into methods with intention-revealing names.

// Before
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();

  // Print details
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}

// After
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();
  printDetails();
}

function printDetails() {
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}

Inline Method

When method body is as clear as its name.

Replace Temp with Query

Replace temporary variables with method calls.

// Before
const basePrice = quantity * itemPrice;
if (basePrice > 1000) {
  return basePrice * 0.95;
}

// After
if (getBasePrice() > 1000) {
  return getBasePrice() * 0.95;
}

function getBasePrice() {
  return quantity * itemPrice;
}

Moving Features

Move Method

Move method to the class that uses it most.

Move Field

Move field to where it's used most.

Extract Class

When a class does work that should be done by two.

Inline Class

When a class isn't doing much.

Organizing Data

Replace Magic Number with Symbolic Constant

Always name your constants!

// Bad: Magic numbers
if (age >= 18) { ... }
const tax = price * 0.1;
setTimeout(callback, 86400000);

// Good: Named constants
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
const TAX_RATE = 0.1;
const MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY = 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;

if (age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }
const tax = price * TAX_RATE;
setTimeout(callback, MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY);

Encapsulate Field

Make fields private, provide accessors.

Replace Data Value with Object

When a data item needs additional behavior.

Simplifying Conditionals

Decompose Conditional

Extract condition and branches into methods.

// Before
if (date.before(SUMMER_START) || date.after(SUMMER_END)) {
  charge = quantity * winterRate + winterServiceCharge;
} else {
  charge = quantity * summerRate;
}

// After
if (isWinter(date)) {
  charge = winterCharge(quantity);
} else {
  charge = summerCharge(quantity);
}

Consolidate Conditional Expression

Combine conditionals that have the same result.

Replace Nested Conditional with Guard Clauses

Use early returns to reduce nesting.

// Before
function getPayAmount() {
  let result;
  if (isDead) {
    result = deadAmount();
  } else {
    if (isSeparated) {
      result = separatedAmount();
    } else {
      if (isRetired) {
        result = retiredAmount();
      } else {
        result = normalPayAmount();
      }
    }
  }
  return result;
}

// After
function getPayAmount() {
  if (isDead) return deadAmount();
  if (isSeparated) return separatedAmount();
  if (isRetired) return retiredAmount();
  return normalPayAmount();
}

Simplifying Method Calls

Rename Method

Names should reveal intent.

// Bad names
function calc(a, b) { ... }
function doIt() { ... }
function process(data) { ... }

// Good names
function calculateTotalPrice(items, taxRate) { ... }
function sendOrderConfirmation() { ... }
function validateUserCredentials(credentials) { ... }

Add/Remove Parameter

Keep parameter lists minimal and meaningful.

Introduce Parameter Object

Group related parameters.

Preserve Whole Object

Pass the object instead of extracting values.

Intention-Revealing Code

Magic Numbers and Literals

Always replace magic numbers with named constants.

// Bad
if (response.status === 200) { ... }
if (password.length < 8) { ... }
const timeout = 30000;

// Good
const HTTP_OK = 200;
const MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH = 8;
const DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS = 30000;

if (response.status === HTTP_OK) { ... }
if (password.length < MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH) { ... }
const timeout = DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS;

Naming Guidelines

Variables: Nouns describing

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description: Review code following Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. Detects code smells, guides refactoring techniques, and promotes incremental improvement (YAGNI, KISS). Use when reviewing code quality, refactoring, or improving code readability.

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name: kent-beck-style
description: Review code following Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. Detects code smells, guides refactoring techniques, and promotes incremental improvement (YAGNI, KISS). Use when reviewing code quality, refactoring, or improving code readability.
---

# Kent Beck Style Coding Review Skill

## Overview

This skill analyzes and reviews code based on Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. It focuses on code smells detection, refactoring techniques, and incremental design improvement.

> "Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." - Martin Fowler (Refactoring, foreword by Kent Beck)

## When to Use

- When user requests "code smell" detection or "refactoring" guidance
- When asked about "code quality", "readability", or "maintainability"
- When reviewing code for improvement opportunities
- When asked about "YAGNI", "KISS", or "simple design"
- When improving naming, extracting methods, or removing duplication

## Core Design Principles

### Simple Design (4 Rules of Simple Design)

Kent Beck's rules in priority order:

1. **Passes the Tests** - Code must work correctly
2. **Reveals Intent** - Code should clearly express its purpose
3. **No Duplication** - DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
4. **Fewest Elements** - Minimize classes, methods, and code

### YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

- Don't add functionality until it's actually needed
- Avoid speculative generality
- Build for today's requirements, not imagined futures

```typescript
// Bad: Speculative generality
interface DataProcessor<T, U, V> {
  process(input: T, options: U): V;
  processAsync(input: T, options: U): Promise<V>;
  processBatch(inputs: T[], options: U): V[];
  // We only need one sync method right now!
}

// Good: Build what you need
interface DataProcessor {
  process(input: string): Result;
}
```

### KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

- Prefer simple solutions over clever ones
- Complexity is the enemy of maintainability
- If it's hard to explain, it's probably too complex

### Incremental Design

- Make small, safe changes
- Refactor continuously as you code
- Design emerges through refactoring

## Code Smells Catalog

### 1. Bloaters

Code that has grown too large to handle.

#### Long Method
- Methods doing too many things
- Difficult to understand at a glance
- **Refactoring**: Extract Method, Replace Temp with Query

```typescript
// Bad: Long method doing many things
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  // Validate order (10 lines)
  // Calculate discount (15 lines)
  // Apply tax (10 lines)
  // Update inventory (20 lines)
  // Send notification (15 lines)
  // Generate invoice (25 lines)
}

// Good: Extracted into focused methods
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  validateOrder(order);
  const discount = calculateDiscount(order);
  const total = applyTax(order.subtotal - discount);
  updateInventory(order.items);
  sendOrderConfirmation(order);
  generateInvoice(order, total);
}
```

#### Large Class
- Class with too many responsibilities
- Too many instance variables
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class, Extract Subclass

#### Primitive Obsession
- Overuse of primitives instead of small objects
- Using strings for phone numbers, money, etc.
- **Refactoring**: Replace Primitive with Object, Introduce Parameter Object

```typescript
// Bad: Primitive obsession
function createUser(
  name: string,
  email: string,
  phone: string,
  street: string,
  city: string,
  zipCode: string
) { ... }

// Good: Value objects
function createUser(
  name: Name,
  email: Email,
  phone: Phone,
  address: Address
) { ... }
```

#### Long Parameter List
- Methods with too many parameters
- Hard to understand and call correctly
- **Refactoring**: Introduce Parameter Object, Preserve Whole Object

#### Data Clumps
- Groups of data that always appear together
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class, Introduce Parameter Object

### 2. Object-Orientation Abusers

Improper application of OO principles.

#### Switch Statements
- Complex switch/case or if/else chains
- Often indicates missing polymorphism
- **Refactoring**: Replace Conditional with Polymorphism, Replace Type Code with Subclasses

```typescript
// Bad: Switch statement
function calculateArea(shape: Shape): number {
  switch (shape.type) {
    case 'circle':
      return Math.PI * shape.radius ** 2;
    case 'rectangle':
      return shape.width * shape.height;
    case 'triangle':
      return (shape.base * shape.height) / 2;
  }
}

// Good: Polymorphism
interface Shape {
  calculateArea(): number;
}

class Circle implements Shape {
  calculateArea(): number {
    return Math.PI * this.radius ** 2;
  }
}
```

#### Temporary Field
- Fields only set in certain circumstances
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class, Introduce Null Object

#### Refused Bequest
- Subclass doesn't use inherited methods
- **Refactoring**: Replace Inheritance with Delegation

#### Alternative Classes with Different Interfaces
- Classes doing the same thing with different method names
- **Refactoring**: Rename Method, Extract Superclass

### 3. Change Preventers

Code that makes changes difficult.

#### Divergent Change
- One class changes for multiple reasons
- Violates Single Responsibility Principle
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class

#### Shotgun Surgery
- One change requires modifications in many classes
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Move Field, Inline Class

#### Parallel Inheritance Hierarchies
- Creating a subclass requires creating another subclass elsewhere
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Move Field

### 4. Dispensables

Code that is unnecessary.

#### Duplicate Code
- Same code structure in multiple places
- **Refactoring**: Extract Method, Extract Class, Pull Up Method

```typescript
// Bad: Duplicate code
function validateEmail(email: string): boolean {
  const regex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return regex.test(email);
}

function isValidEmail(input: string): boolean {
  const pattern = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return pattern.test(input);
}

// Good: Single source of truth
const EMAIL_PATTERN = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;

function isValidEmail(email: string): boolean {
  return EMAIL_PATTERN.test(email);
}
```

#### Dead Code
- Unreachable or unused code
- **Refactoring**: Remove Dead Code

#### Speculative Generality
- Unused abstractions created "just in case"
- **Refactoring**: Collapse Hierarchy, Inline Class, Remove Parameter

#### Comments (as smell)
- Comments explaining what code does (instead of why)
- Often indicates code that should be clearer
- **Refactoring**: Extract Method, Rename Method

```typescript
// Bad: Comment explaining what
// Check if user is adult
if (user.age >= 18) { ... }

// Good: Self-documenting code
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
if (user.isAdult()) { ... }

// Good use of comments: explaining why
// Using >= instead of > because legal age includes 18th birthday
if (user.age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }
```

### 5. Couplers

Code with excessive coupling.

#### Feature Envy
- Method uses another class's data more than its own
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Extract Method

```typescript
// Bad: Feature envy
class OrderPrinter {
  print(order: Order) {
    console.log(`Order: ${order.id}`);
    console.log(`Customer: ${order.customer.name}`);
    console.log(`Total: ${order.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0)}`);
  }
}

// Good: Move calculation to Order
class Order {
  getTotal(): number {
    return this.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0);
  }
}
```

#### Inappropriate Intimacy
- Classes too dependent on each other's internals
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Move Field, Change Bidirectional to Unidirectional

#### Message Chains
- Long chains of method calls (a.b().c().d())
- **Refactoring**: Hide Delegate, Extract Method

#### Middle Man
- Class that only delegates to another class
- **Refactoring**: Remove Middle Man, Inline Method

## Refactoring Techniques

### Composing Methods

#### Extract Method
The most important refactoring. Turn code fragments into methods with intention-revealing names.

```typescript
// Before
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();

  // Print details
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}

// After
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();
  printDetails();
}

function printDetails() {
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}
```

#### Inline Method
When method body is as clear as its name.

#### Replace Temp with Query
Replace temporary variables with method calls.

```typescript
// Before
const basePrice = quantity * itemPrice;
if (basePrice > 1000) {
  return basePrice * 0.95;
}

// After
if (getBasePrice() > 1000) {
  return getBasePrice() * 0.95;
}

function getBasePrice() {
  return quantity * itemPrice;
}
```

### Moving Features

#### Move Method
Move method to the class that uses it most.

#### Move Field
Move field to where it's used most.

#### Extract Class
When a class does work that should be done by two.

#### Inline Class
When a class isn't doing much.

### Organizing Data

#### Replace Magic Number with Symbolic Constant
Always name your constants!

```typescript
// Bad: Magic numbers
if (age >= 18) { ... }
const tax = price * 0.1;
setTimeout(callback, 86400000);

// Good: Named constants
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
const TAX_RATE = 0.1;
const MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY = 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;

if (age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }
const tax = price * TAX_RATE;
setTimeout(callback, MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY);
```

#### Encapsulate Field
Make fields private, provide accessors.

#### Replace Data Value with Object
When a data item needs additional behavior.

### Simplifying Conditionals

#### Decompose Conditional
Extract condition and branches into methods.

```typescript
// Before
if (date.before(SUMMER_START) || date.after(SUMMER_END)) {
  charge = quantity * winterRate + winterServiceCharge;
} else {
  charge = quantity * summerRate;
}

// After
if (isWinter(date)) {
  charge = winterCharge(quantity);
} else {
  charge = summerCharge(quantity);
}
```

#### Consolidate Conditional Expression
Combine conditionals that have the same result.

#### Replace Nested Conditional with Guard Clauses
Use early returns to reduce nesting.

```typescript
// Before
function getPayAmount() {
  let result;
  if (isDead) {
    result = deadAmount();
  } else {
    if (isSeparated) {
      result = separatedAmount();
    } else {
      if (isRetired) {
        result = retiredAmount();
      } else {
        result = normalPayAmount();
      }
    }
  }
  return result;
}

// After
function getPayAmount() {
  if (isDead) return deadAmount();
  if (isSeparated) return separatedAmount();
  if (isRetired) return retiredAmount();
  return normalPayAmount();
}
```

### Simplifying Method Calls

#### Rename Method
Names should reveal intent.

```typescript
// Bad names
function calc(a, b) { ... }
function doIt() { ... }
function process(data) { ... }

// Good names
function calculateTotalPrice(items, taxRate) { ... }
function sendOrderConfirmation() { ... }
function validateUserCredentials(credentials) { ... }
```

#### Add/Remove Parameter
Keep parameter lists minimal and meaningful.

#### Introduce Parameter Object
Group related parameters.

#### Preserve Whole Object
Pass the object instead of extracting values.

## Intention-Revealing Code

### Magic Numbers and Literals

**Always replace magic numbers with named constants.**

```typescript
// Bad
if (response.status === 200) { ... }
if (password.length < 8) { ... }
const timeout = 30000;

// Good
const HTTP_OK = 200;
const MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH = 8;
const DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS = 30000;

if (response.status === HTTP_OK) { ... }
if (password.length < MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH) { ... }
const timeout = DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS;
```

### Naming Guidelines

- **Variables**: Nouns describing

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Kent Beck Style Coding Review Skill

Overview

"Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." - Martin Fowler (Refactoring, foreword by Kent Beck)

When to Use

When user requests "code smell" detection or "refactoring" guidance
When asked about "code quality", "readability", or "maintainability"
When reviewing code for improvement opportunities
When asked about "YAGNI", "KISS", or "simple design"
When improving naming, extracting methods, or removing duplication

Core Design Principles

Simple Design (4 Rules of Simple Design)

Kent Beck's rules in priority order:

Passes the Tests - Code must work correctly
Reveals Intent - Code should clearly express its purpose
No Duplication - DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
Fewest Elements - Minimize classes, methods, and code

YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

Don't add functionality until it's actually needed
Avoid speculative generality
Build for today's requirements, not imagined futures

// Bad: Speculative generality
interface DataProcessor<T, U, V> {
  process(input: T, options: U): V;
  processAsync(input: T, options: U): Promise<V>;
  processBatch(inputs: T[], options: U): V[];
  // We only need one sync method right now!
}

// Good: Build what you need
interface DataProcessor {
  process(input: string): Result;
}

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

Prefer simple solutions over clever ones
Complexity is the enemy of maintainability
If it's hard to explain, it's probably too complex

Incremental Design

Make small, safe changes
Refactor continuously as you code
Design emerges through refactoring

Code Smells Catalog

1. Bloaters

Code that has grown too large to handle.

Long Method

Methods doing too many things
Difficult to understand at a glance
Refactoring: Extract Method, Replace Temp with Query

// Bad: Long method doing many things
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  // Validate order (10 lines)
  // Calculate discount (15 lines)
  // Apply tax (10 lines)
  // Update inventory (20 lines)
  // Send notification (15 lines)
  // Generate invoice (25 lines)
}

// Good: Extracted into focused methods
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  validateOrder(order);
  const discount = calculateDiscount(order);
  const total = applyTax(order.subtotal - discount);
  updateInventory(order.items);
  sendOrderConfirmation(order);
  generateInvoice(order, total);
}

Large Class

Class with too many responsibilities
Too many instance variables
Refactoring: Extract Class, Extract Subclass

Primitive Obsession

Overuse of primitives instead of small objects
Using strings for phone numbers, money, etc.
Refactoring: Replace Primitive with Object, Introduce Parameter Object

// Bad: Primitive obsession
function createUser(
  name: string,
  email: string,
  phone: string,
  street: string,
  city: string,
  zipCode: string
) { ... }

// Good: Value objects
function createUser(
  name: Name,
  email: Email,
  phone: Phone,
  address: Address
) { ... }

Long Parameter List

Methods with too many parameters
Hard to understand and call correctly
Refactoring: Introduce Parameter Object, Preserve Whole Object

Data Clumps

Groups of data that always appear together
Refactoring: Extract Class, Introduce Parameter Object

2. Object-Orientation Abusers

Improper application of OO principles.

Switch Statements

Complex switch/case or if/else chains
Often indicates missing polymorphism
Refactoring: Replace Conditional with Polymorphism, Replace Type Code with Subclasses

// Bad: Switch statement
function calculateArea(shape: Shape): number {
  switch (shape.type) {
    case 'circle':
      return Math.PI * shape.radius ** 2;
    case 'rectangle':
      return shape.width * shape.height;
    case 'triangle':
      return (shape.base * shape.height) / 2;
  }
}

// Good: Polymorphism
interface Shape {
  calculateArea(): number;
}

class Circle implements Shape {
  calculateArea(): number {
    return Math.PI * this.radius ** 2;
  }
}

Temporary Field

Fields only set in certain circumstances
Refactoring: Extract Class, Introduce Null Object

Refused Bequest

Subclass doesn't use inherited methods
Refactoring: Replace Inheritance with Delegation

Alternative Classes with Different Interfaces

Classes doing the same thing with different method names
Refactoring: Rename Method, Extract Superclass

3. Change Preventers

Code that makes changes difficult.

Divergent Change

One class changes for multiple reasons
Violates Single Responsibility Principle
Refactoring: Extract Class

Shotgun Surgery

One change requires modifications in many classes
Refactoring: Move Method, Move Field, Inline Class

Parallel Inheritance Hierarchies

Creating a subclass requires creating another subclass elsewhere
Refactoring: Move Method, Move Field

4. Dispensables

Code that is unnecessary.

Duplicate Code

Same code structure in multiple places
Refactoring: Extract Method, Extract Class, Pull Up Method

// Bad: Duplicate code
function validateEmail(email: string): boolean {
  const regex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return regex.test(email);
}

function isValidEmail(input: string): boolean {
  const pattern = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return pattern.test(input);
}

// Good: Single source of truth
const EMAIL_PATTERN = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;

function isValidEmail(email: string): boolean {
  return EMAIL_PATTERN.test(email);
}

Dead Code

Unreachable or unused code
Refactoring: Remove Dead Code

Speculative Generality

Unused abstractions created "just in case"
Refactoring: Collapse Hierarchy, Inline Class, Remove Parameter

Comments (as smell)

Comments explaining what code does (instead of why)
Often indicates code that should be clearer
Refactoring: Extract Method, Rename Method

// Bad: Comment explaining what
// Check if user is adult
if (user.age >= 18) { ... }

// Good: Self-documenting code
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
if (user.isAdult()) { ... }

// Good use of comments: explaining why
// Using >= instead of > because legal age includes 18th birthday
if (user.age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }

5. Couplers

Code with excessive coupling.

Feature Envy

Method uses another class's data more than its own
Refactoring: Move Method, Extract Method

// Bad: Feature envy
class OrderPrinter {
  print(order: Order) {
    console.log(`Order: ${order.id}`);
    console.log(`Customer: ${order.customer.name}`);
    console.log(`Total: ${order.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0)}`);
  }
}

// Good: Move calculation to Order
class Order {
  getTotal(): number {
    return this.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0);
  }
}

Inappropriate Intimacy

Classes too dependent on each other's internals
Refactoring: Move Method, Move Field, Change Bidirectional to Unidirectional

Message Chains

Long chains of method calls (a.b().c().d())
Refactoring: Hide Delegate, Extract Method

Middle Man

Class that only delegates to another class
Refactoring: Remove Middle Man, Inline Method

Refactoring Techniques

Composing Methods

Extract Method

The most important refactoring. Turn code fragments into methods with intention-revealing names.

// Before
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();

  // Print details
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}

// After
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();
  printDetails();
}

function printDetails() {
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}

Inline Method

When method body is as clear as its name.

Replace Temp with Query

Replace temporary variables with method calls.

// Before
const basePrice = quantity * itemPrice;
if (basePrice > 1000) {
  return basePrice * 0.95;
}

// After
if (getBasePrice() > 1000) {
  return getBasePrice() * 0.95;
}

function getBasePrice() {
  return quantity * itemPrice;
}

Moving Features

Move Method

Move method to the class that uses it most.

Move Field

Move field to where it's used most.

Extract Class

When a class does work that should be done by two.

Inline Class

When a class isn't doing much.

Organizing Data

Replace Magic Number with Symbolic Constant

Always name your constants!

// Bad: Magic numbers
if (age >= 18) { ... }
const tax = price * 0.1;
setTimeout(callback, 86400000);

// Good: Named constants
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
const TAX_RATE = 0.1;
const MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY = 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;

if (age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }
const tax = price * TAX_RATE;
setTimeout(callback, MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY);

Encapsulate Field

Make fields private, provide accessors.

Replace Data Value with Object

When a data item needs additional behavior.

Simplifying Conditionals

Decompose Conditional

Extract condition and branches into methods.

// Before
if (date.before(SUMMER_START) || date.after(SUMMER_END)) {
  charge = quantity * winterRate + winterServiceCharge;
} else {
  charge = quantity * summerRate;
}

// After
if (isWinter(date)) {
  charge = winterCharge(quantity);
} else {
  charge = summerCharge(quantity);
}

Consolidate Conditional Expression

Combine conditionals that have the same result.

Replace Nested Conditional with Guard Clauses

Use early returns to reduce nesting.

// Before
function getPayAmount() {
  let result;
  if (isDead) {
    result = deadAmount();
  } else {
    if (isSeparated) {
      result = separatedAmount();
    } else {
      if (isRetired) {
        result = retiredAmount();
      } else {
        result = normalPayAmount();
      }
    }
  }
  return result;
}

// After
function getPayAmount() {
  if (isDead) return deadAmount();
  if (isSeparated) return separatedAmount();
  if (isRetired) return retiredAmount();
  return normalPayAmount();
}

Simplifying Method Calls

Rename Method

Names should reveal intent.

// Bad names
function calc(a, b) { ... }
function doIt() { ... }
function process(data) { ... }

// Good names
function calculateTotalPrice(items, taxRate) { ... }
function sendOrderConfirmation() { ... }
function validateUserCredentials(credentials) { ... }

Add/Remove Parameter

Keep parameter lists minimal and meaningful.

Introduce Parameter Object

Group related parameters.

Preserve Whole Object

Pass the object instead of extracting values.

Intention-Revealing Code

Magic Numbers and Literals

Always replace magic numbers with named constants.

// Bad
if (response.status === 200) { ... }
if (password.length < 8) { ... }
const timeout = 30000;

// Good
const HTTP_OK = 200;
const MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH = 8;
const DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS = 30000;

if (response.status === HTTP_OK) { ... }
if (password.length < MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH) { ... }
const timeout = DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS;

Naming Guidelines

Variables: Nouns describing

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name: kent-beck-style
description: Review code following Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. Detects code smells, guides refactoring techniques, and promotes incremental improvement (YAGNI, KISS). Use when reviewing code quality, refactoring, or improving code readability.

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---
name: kent-beck-style
description: Review code following Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. Detects code smells, guides refactoring techniques, and promotes incremental improvement (YAGNI, KISS). Use when reviewing code quality, refactoring, or improving code readability.
---

# Kent Beck Style Coding Review Skill

## Overview

This skill analyzes and reviews code based on Kent Beck's refactoring philosophy and simple design principles. It focuses on code smells detection, refactoring techniques, and incremental design improvement.

> "Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." - Martin Fowler (Refactoring, foreword by Kent Beck)

## When to Use

- When user requests "code smell" detection or "refactoring" guidance
- When asked about "code quality", "readability", or "maintainability"
- When reviewing code for improvement opportunities
- When asked about "YAGNI", "KISS", or "simple design"
- When improving naming, extracting methods, or removing duplication

## Core Design Principles

### Simple Design (4 Rules of Simple Design)

Kent Beck's rules in priority order:

1. **Passes the Tests** - Code must work correctly
2. **Reveals Intent** - Code should clearly express its purpose
3. **No Duplication** - DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
4. **Fewest Elements** - Minimize classes, methods, and code

### YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

- Don't add functionality until it's actually needed
- Avoid speculative generality
- Build for today's requirements, not imagined futures

```typescript
// Bad: Speculative generality
interface DataProcessor<T, U, V> {
  process(input: T, options: U): V;
  processAsync(input: T, options: U): Promise<V>;
  processBatch(inputs: T[], options: U): V[];
  // We only need one sync method right now!
}

// Good: Build what you need
interface DataProcessor {
  process(input: string): Result;
}
```

### KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

- Prefer simple solutions over clever ones
- Complexity is the enemy of maintainability
- If it's hard to explain, it's probably too complex

### Incremental Design

- Make small, safe changes
- Refactor continuously as you code
- Design emerges through refactoring

## Code Smells Catalog

### 1. Bloaters

Code that has grown too large to handle.

#### Long Method
- Methods doing too many things
- Difficult to understand at a glance
- **Refactoring**: Extract Method, Replace Temp with Query

```typescript
// Bad: Long method doing many things
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  // Validate order (10 lines)
  // Calculate discount (15 lines)
  // Apply tax (10 lines)
  // Update inventory (20 lines)
  // Send notification (15 lines)
  // Generate invoice (25 lines)
}

// Good: Extracted into focused methods
function processOrder(order: Order) {
  validateOrder(order);
  const discount = calculateDiscount(order);
  const total = applyTax(order.subtotal - discount);
  updateInventory(order.items);
  sendOrderConfirmation(order);
  generateInvoice(order, total);
}
```

#### Large Class
- Class with too many responsibilities
- Too many instance variables
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class, Extract Subclass

#### Primitive Obsession
- Overuse of primitives instead of small objects
- Using strings for phone numbers, money, etc.
- **Refactoring**: Replace Primitive with Object, Introduce Parameter Object

```typescript
// Bad: Primitive obsession
function createUser(
  name: string,
  email: string,
  phone: string,
  street: string,
  city: string,
  zipCode: string
) { ... }

// Good: Value objects
function createUser(
  name: Name,
  email: Email,
  phone: Phone,
  address: Address
) { ... }
```

#### Long Parameter List
- Methods with too many parameters
- Hard to understand and call correctly
- **Refactoring**: Introduce Parameter Object, Preserve Whole Object

#### Data Clumps
- Groups of data that always appear together
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class, Introduce Parameter Object

### 2. Object-Orientation Abusers

Improper application of OO principles.

#### Switch Statements
- Complex switch/case or if/else chains
- Often indicates missing polymorphism
- **Refactoring**: Replace Conditional with Polymorphism, Replace Type Code with Subclasses

```typescript
// Bad: Switch statement
function calculateArea(shape: Shape): number {
  switch (shape.type) {
    case 'circle':
      return Math.PI * shape.radius ** 2;
    case 'rectangle':
      return shape.width * shape.height;
    case 'triangle':
      return (shape.base * shape.height) / 2;
  }
}

// Good: Polymorphism
interface Shape {
  calculateArea(): number;
}

class Circle implements Shape {
  calculateArea(): number {
    return Math.PI * this.radius ** 2;
  }
}
```

#### Temporary Field
- Fields only set in certain circumstances
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class, Introduce Null Object

#### Refused Bequest
- Subclass doesn't use inherited methods
- **Refactoring**: Replace Inheritance with Delegation

#### Alternative Classes with Different Interfaces
- Classes doing the same thing with different method names
- **Refactoring**: Rename Method, Extract Superclass

### 3. Change Preventers

Code that makes changes difficult.

#### Divergent Change
- One class changes for multiple reasons
- Violates Single Responsibility Principle
- **Refactoring**: Extract Class

#### Shotgun Surgery
- One change requires modifications in many classes
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Move Field, Inline Class

#### Parallel Inheritance Hierarchies
- Creating a subclass requires creating another subclass elsewhere
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Move Field

### 4. Dispensables

Code that is unnecessary.

#### Duplicate Code
- Same code structure in multiple places
- **Refactoring**: Extract Method, Extract Class, Pull Up Method

```typescript
// Bad: Duplicate code
function validateEmail(email: string): boolean {
  const regex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return regex.test(email);
}

function isValidEmail(input: string): boolean {
  const pattern = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
  return pattern.test(input);
}

// Good: Single source of truth
const EMAIL_PATTERN = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;

function isValidEmail(email: string): boolean {
  return EMAIL_PATTERN.test(email);
}
```

#### Dead Code
- Unreachable or unused code
- **Refactoring**: Remove Dead Code

#### Speculative Generality
- Unused abstractions created "just in case"
- **Refactoring**: Collapse Hierarchy, Inline Class, Remove Parameter

#### Comments (as smell)
- Comments explaining what code does (instead of why)
- Often indicates code that should be clearer
- **Refactoring**: Extract Method, Rename Method

```typescript
// Bad: Comment explaining what
// Check if user is adult
if (user.age >= 18) { ... }

// Good: Self-documenting code
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
if (user.isAdult()) { ... }

// Good use of comments: explaining why
// Using >= instead of > because legal age includes 18th birthday
if (user.age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }
```

### 5. Couplers

Code with excessive coupling.

#### Feature Envy
- Method uses another class's data more than its own
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Extract Method

```typescript
// Bad: Feature envy
class OrderPrinter {
  print(order: Order) {
    console.log(`Order: ${order.id}`);
    console.log(`Customer: ${order.customer.name}`);
    console.log(`Total: ${order.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0)}`);
  }
}

// Good: Move calculation to Order
class Order {
  getTotal(): number {
    return this.items.reduce((sum, item) =>
      sum + item.price * item.quantity, 0);
  }
}
```

#### Inappropriate Intimacy
- Classes too dependent on each other's internals
- **Refactoring**: Move Method, Move Field, Change Bidirectional to Unidirectional

#### Message Chains
- Long chains of method calls (a.b().c().d())
- **Refactoring**: Hide Delegate, Extract Method

#### Middle Man
- Class that only delegates to another class
- **Refactoring**: Remove Middle Man, Inline Method

## Refactoring Techniques

### Composing Methods

#### Extract Method
The most important refactoring. Turn code fragments into methods with intention-revealing names.

```typescript
// Before
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();

  // Print details
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}

// After
function printOwing() {
  printBanner();
  printDetails();
}

function printDetails() {
  console.log(`name: ${name}`);
  console.log(`amount: ${getOutstanding()}`);
}
```

#### Inline Method
When method body is as clear as its name.

#### Replace Temp with Query
Replace temporary variables with method calls.

```typescript
// Before
const basePrice = quantity * itemPrice;
if (basePrice > 1000) {
  return basePrice * 0.95;
}

// After
if (getBasePrice() > 1000) {
  return getBasePrice() * 0.95;
}

function getBasePrice() {
  return quantity * itemPrice;
}
```

### Moving Features

#### Move Method
Move method to the class that uses it most.

#### Move Field
Move field to where it's used most.

#### Extract Class
When a class does work that should be done by two.

#### Inline Class
When a class isn't doing much.

### Organizing Data

#### Replace Magic Number with Symbolic Constant
Always name your constants!

```typescript
// Bad: Magic numbers
if (age >= 18) { ... }
const tax = price * 0.1;
setTimeout(callback, 86400000);

// Good: Named constants
const LEGAL_ADULT_AGE = 18;
const TAX_RATE = 0.1;
const MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY = 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000;

if (age >= LEGAL_ADULT_AGE) { ... }
const tax = price * TAX_RATE;
setTimeout(callback, MILLISECONDS_PER_DAY);
```

#### Encapsulate Field
Make fields private, provide accessors.

#### Replace Data Value with Object
When a data item needs additional behavior.

### Simplifying Conditionals

#### Decompose Conditional
Extract condition and branches into methods.

```typescript
// Before
if (date.before(SUMMER_START) || date.after(SUMMER_END)) {
  charge = quantity * winterRate + winterServiceCharge;
} else {
  charge = quantity * summerRate;
}

// After
if (isWinter(date)) {
  charge = winterCharge(quantity);
} else {
  charge = summerCharge(quantity);
}
```

#### Consolidate Conditional Expression
Combine conditionals that have the same result.

#### Replace Nested Conditional with Guard Clauses
Use early returns to reduce nesting.

```typescript
// Before
function getPayAmount() {
  let result;
  if (isDead) {
    result = deadAmount();
  } else {
    if (isSeparated) {
      result = separatedAmount();
    } else {
      if (isRetired) {
        result = retiredAmount();
      } else {
        result = normalPayAmount();
      }
    }
  }
  return result;
}

// After
function getPayAmount() {
  if (isDead) return deadAmount();
  if (isSeparated) return separatedAmount();
  if (isRetired) return retiredAmount();
  return normalPayAmount();
}
```

### Simplifying Method Calls

#### Rename Method
Names should reveal intent.

```typescript
// Bad names
function calc(a, b) { ... }
function doIt() { ... }
function process(data) { ... }

// Good names
function calculateTotalPrice(items, taxRate) { ... }
function sendOrderConfirmation() { ... }
function validateUserCredentials(credentials) { ... }
```

#### Add/Remove Parameter
Keep parameter lists minimal and meaningful.

#### Introduce Parameter Object
Group related parameters.

#### Preserve Whole Object
Pass the object instead of extracting values.

## Intention-Revealing Code

### Magic Numbers and Literals

**Always replace magic numbers with named constants.**

```typescript
// Bad
if (response.status === 200) { ... }
if (password.length < 8) { ... }
const timeout = 30000;

// Good
const HTTP_OK = 200;
const MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH = 8;
const DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS = 30000;

if (response.status === HTTP_OK) { ... }
if (password.length < MIN_PASSWORD_LENGTH) { ... }
const timeout = DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS;
```

### Naming Guidelines

- **Variables**: Nouns describing

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Overview

Kent Beck Style Coding Review Skill

Overview

When to Use

Core Design Principles

Simple Design (4 Rules of Simple Design)

YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)

Incremental Design

Code Smells Catalog

1. Bloaters

Long Method

Large Class

Primitive Obsession

Long Parameter List

Data Clumps

2. Object-Orientation Abusers

Switch Statements

Temporary Field

Refused Bequest

Alternative Classes with Different Interfaces

3. Change Preventers

Divergent Change

Shotgun Surgery

Parallel Inheritance Hierarchies

4. Dispensables

Duplicate Code

Dead Code

Speculative Generality

Comments (as smell)

5. Couplers

Feature Envy

Inappropriate Intimacy

Message Chains

Middle Man

Refactoring Techniques

Composing Methods

Extract Method

Inline Method

Replace Temp with Query

Moving Features

Move Method

Move Field

Extract Class

Inline Class

Organizing Data

Replace Magic Number with Symbolic Constant

Encapsulate Field

Replace Data Value with Object

Simplifying Conditionals

Decompose Conditional

Consolidate Conditional Expression

Replace Nested Conditional with Guard Clauses

Simplifying Method Calls

Rename Method

Add/Remove Parameter

Introduce Parameter Object

Preserve Whole Object

Intention-Revealing Code

Magic Numbers and Literals

Naming Guidelines

Use with my agent

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Start with one small task

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Overview

Kent Beck Style Coding Review Skill

Overview

When to Use

Core Design Principles

Simple Design (4 Rules of Simple Design)

YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It)

KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)