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BirdNest Tech Talk
BirdNest Tech Talk
Jul 3, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Detecting Code Smells with an AI ‘Smell’ Skill: My Scan of a Fresh Open‑Source Project

The article explains the origin of the term “code smell,” expands the classic catalog to over 50 modern smells, and demonstrates how the AI‑powered /smell skill automatically scans a sizable Go project (Gitlawb/zero), identifies issues such as God objects, long files, and hidden performance hotspots, then generates a prioritized refactoring roadmap.

AI analysisGoSoftware Engineering
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Detecting Code Smells with an AI ‘Smell’ Skill: My Scan of a Fresh Open‑Source Project
Cognitive Technology Team
Cognitive Technology Team
Apr 15, 2025 · Fundamentals

Understanding Labeled Breaks in Java

This article explains Java's labeled break statement, showing its syntax, a practical example with code, discusses its potential as a code smell, outlines appropriate use cases, and offers guidance on when to prefer refactoring for clearer control flow.

Control Flowbest practicescode smell
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Understanding Labeled Breaks in Java
Code Ape Tech Column
Code Ape Tech Column
Nov 22, 2021 · Fundamentals

25 Common Code Smells and Their Refactoring Solutions

This article explains twenty‑five typical code smells—such as duplicated code, long methods, large classes, and excessive parameters—and provides concrete refactoring techniques like Extract Method, Extract Class, and Move Method to improve readability, maintainability, and design quality in object‑oriented software.

Object-OrientedSoftware Designclean code
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25 Common Code Smells and Their Refactoring Solutions
21CTO
21CTO
Oct 7, 2021 · Fundamentals

How to Write Code Nobody Can Maintain – A Satirical Guide

This tongue‑in‑cheek article lists a series of deliberately bad programming practices—from confusing variable names and deceptive comments to over‑engineered designs and zero testing—to show how to make code virtually impossible to maintain.

Anti-PatternSoftware Engineeringcode smell
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How to Write Code Nobody Can Maintain – A Satirical Guide
21CTO
21CTO
Sep 3, 2021 · Fundamentals

How to Write Code Nobody Can Maintain – A Satirical Guide

This tongue‑in‑cheek article lists a series of deliberately terrible programming practices—from confusing naming conventions and deceptive documentation to over‑engineered designs and zero testing—showing how to make code virtually impossible to understand, maintain, or debug.

anti‑patternbad practicecode smell
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How to Write Code Nobody Can Maintain – A Satirical Guide
Wukong Talks Architecture
Wukong Talks Architecture
Jul 12, 2021 · Fundamentals

25 Common Code Smells and Refactoring Techniques

This article lists 25 typical code smells such as duplicated code, long methods, large classes, and provides concrete Java examples and refactoring strategies like Extract Method, Extract Class, Move Method, and design recommendations to improve readability, maintainability, and extensibility.

Software Designbad practiceclean code
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25 Common Code Smells and Refactoring Techniques
macrozheng
macrozheng
Sep 26, 2019 · Backend Development

Boost Java Performance: 20 Essential Code Smell Fixes and Best Practices

This article compiles practical Java performance tips—from iterating Map.entrySet() and using Collection.isEmpty() to avoiding magic numbers, hiding utility class constructors, preferring StringBuilder, returning empty collections, and handling enums—helping developers write cleaner, faster, and more maintainable backend code.

backend developmentcode smelljava
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Boost Java Performance: 20 Essential Code Smell Fixes and Best Practices