Five Lines of Code

Explore a systematic approach to refactoring and managing technical debt in this 35-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2022. Learn how to implement basic software hygiene practices like refactoring and testing to reduce friction in delivering value to users. Follow along as Christian Clausen, author of "Five Lines of Code" and Technical Agile Coach, demonstrates a simple, iterative method for tackling code smells and improving maintainability. Discover techniques such as strong-style pairing, the "Five Lines" rule for statements, and type code elimination for better code flow. Gain insights into creating a safe refactoring environment, identifying code smells, and transforming them into actionable rules. Perfect for tech leads, developers, and teams looking to enhance their codebase quality and reduce technical debt.

Intro
A new project
Dead weight
Strong-style pairing
Safety
The code
The environment
The smells
From smells to rules
Five lines: Statement
Type code elimination: Flow
Trail map: Summary
Outro