Yonatan Karp-Rudin

Series

Kotlin Code Smells

In this series, we will see several symptoms and situations that make us doubt the quality of our development. We will present possible solutions. Most are just clues. They are no hard rules.

Articles in this series

Kotlin Code Smell 36 - Object Coupling

Sep 4, 20231 min read

Object Boundaries Respected: Navigating Coupling Challenges · TL;DR: Respect object boundaries: avoid coupling to data and prioritize interfaces and...

Kotlin Code Smell 36 - Object Coupling

Kotlin Code Smell 35 - Explicit Iteration

Aug 30, 20231 min read

While loops are foundational, enumerators and iterators represent progression. · TL;DR: Avoid index-based iteration. Embrace higher-order collection...

Kotlin Code Smell 35 - Explicit Iteration

Kotlin Code Smell 34 - Fragile Tests

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Tests are our safety net. When their integrity is in doubt, we're at risk · TL;DR: Steer clear of non-deterministic tests.. Problem Lack of...

Kotlin Code Smell 34 - Fragile Tests

Kotlin Code Smell 33 - Caches

Aug 25, 20232 min read

TL;DR - Caches discusses the problems with caching, such as coupling and maintainability, and proposes solutions like using an object mediator,...

Kotlin Code Smell 33 - Caches

Kotlin Code Smell 32 - Repeated Code

Aug 23, 20232 min read

Breaking the Chains of Duplication for Elegant and Maintainable Code · Problem Code Duplication Maintainability Don't Repeat Yourself Solution Find...

Kotlin Code Smell 32 - Repeated Code

Kotlin Code Smell 31 - Not Polymorphic

Aug 21, 20231 min read

A Path to Clearer Code and Stronger Design · Problems Missed Polymorphism Coupling IFs / Type check Polluting. Names are coupled to...

Kotlin Code Smell 31 - Not Polymorphic