27.5. Anti-Patterns

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is an anti-pattern?

   Hint

   Think of it as a mistake in coding practices.

2. 2.

   Give an example of Spaghetti Code.

   Hint

   Consider situations where flow is not linear.

3. 3.

   What is a common characteristic of a God Object?

   • It centralizes functionality
   • It is well-structured
   • It is easy to maintain

   Hint

   Think about complexity in code.

4. 4.

   Spaghetti Code is beneficial for development. True or False?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how tangled code affects understanding.

5. 5.

   Discuss the implications of allowing a God Object to grow. What problems might arise in a team environment?

   Hint

   Consider team dynamics and communication issues.

6. 6.

   Given a legacy application with significant Spaghetti Code, design a refactoring plan. What are the key steps you would take?

   Hint

   Think about modularizing the code.