Certificate in Identifying Code Smells
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in Identifying Code Smells is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the essential skills to identify and rectify code smells, significantly improving software maintainability and reducing technical debt. This course gains importance in today's fast-paced, agile development environment, where the need to maintain high-quality, clean code is paramount.
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• Code Smells Identification: Introduction to code smells and their impact on software quality. • Common Code Smells: Overview of the most common code smells, such as long method, large class, data clumps, and primitives obsession. • Code Smells Detection Tools: Exploration of automated tools for detecting code smells, including static analysis tools and linters. • Code Smells Refactoring Techniques: Techniques for addressing common code smells, including extract method, extract class, replace data value with object, and encapsulate field. • Impact of Code Smells on Software Maintenance: Understanding the relationship between code smells and software maintenance, including the cost of maintaining smelly code. • Code Smells in Legacy Systems: Strategies for addressing code smells in legacy systems, where the cost of refactoring may be high. • Preventing Code Smells: Best practices for preventing the introduction of code smells in new code, including test-driven development, pair programming, and continuous integration. • Code Smells and Agile Development: Integrating code smell detection and refactoring into Agile development practices. • Code Smells and Software Quality Metrics: Understanding the relationship between code smells and software quality metrics, such as cyclomatic complexity, code coverage, and code churn.
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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