Long-form Refactoring Workshops

This series is exclusively focused on the art of refactoring code. Make a small change, run the tests, and then make another small change. Each episode provides a variety of long-form examples and pitfalls using real life code.

Please note that this series is not chronological. Each episode is unique and may be viewed in any order.

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Episodes: 2
Run Time: 1h 34m
Difficulty: Intermediate
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2020
Version: Latest

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1. Improve Confusing Code With Small Refactors
  42m 03s
  At the time of this writing, I'm currently working to get Laravel Mix v6 finished and out the door. Come along as I refactor one of Mix's internal components that is currently a big mess. I'll show you how to apply a series of small refactors in the hopes that they will add up to a much cleaner class.
2. Beware the Flying V Complication
  52m 19s
  A useful technique when refactoring code is to focus on confusing conditionals, long lines, and the "Flying V". In this episode, we'll review each of these as we spike out a fun, small example from scratch, and then proceed to refactor it line by line.

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