Refactoring
Martin Fowler
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Refactoring
Published
June 28, 1999
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Professional
Pages
464
ISBN-13
9780201485677
ISBN-10
0201485672
Description
As the application of object technology--particularly the Java programming language--has become commonplace, a new problem has emerged to confront the software development community. Significant numbers of poorly designed programs have been created by less-experienced developers, resulting in applications that are inefficient and hard to maintain and extend. Increasingly, software system professionals are discovering just how difficult it is to work with these inherited, non-optimal applications. For several years, expert-level object programmers have employed a growing collection of techniques to improve the structural integrity and performance of such existing software programs. Referred to as refactoring, these practices have remained in the domain of experts because no attempt has been made to transcribe the lore into a form that all developers could use. . .until now. In Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Software, renowned object technology mentor Martin Fowler breaks new ground, demystifying these master practices and demonstrating how software practitioners can realize the significant benefits of this new process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Refactoring?
This edition of Refactoring has approximately 464 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Refactoring?
For most readers, Refactoring typically takes between 9h 40m and 6h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,000 words
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What is the word count of Refactoring?
The estimated word count for Refactoring is approximately 116,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Refactoring?
Refactoring was written by Martin Fowler.
When was Refactoring published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 28, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.