Refactoring Strategies
The number of refactorings that would be beneficial to any specific program is essentially infinite. Refactoring is subject to the same law of diminishing returns as other programming activities, and the 80/20 rule applies. Spend your time on the 20 percent of the refactorings that provide 80 percent of the benefit. Consider the following guidelines when deciding which refactorings are most important:
Refactor when you add a routine. When you add a routine, check whether related routines are well organized. If not, refactor them.
Refactor when you add a class. Adding a class often brings issues with existing code to the fore. Use this time as an opportunity to refactor other classes that are closely related to the class you're ...
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