Data Clumps.
Sometimes different parts of the code contain identical groups of variables (such as parameters for connecting to a database). These clumps should be turned into their own classes.
##Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes different parts of the code contain identical groups of variables (such as parameters for connecting to a database). These clumps should be turned into their own classes.
##Reasons for the Problem
Often these data groups are due to poor program structure or "copypasta programming”.
If you want to make sure whether or not some data is a data clump, just delete one of the data values and see whether the other values still make sense. If this isn’t the case, this is a good sign that this group of variables should be combined into an object.
##Treatment
##Payoff
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Improves understanding and organization of code. Operations on particular data are now gathered in a single place, instead of haphazardly throughout the code.
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Reduces code size.
