Making Method Calls Simpler

Improving API usability.

Table of Contents

• Rename Method: Rename a method to better explain what it does.
• Add Parameter: Add a parameter that allows passing more data.
• Remove Parameter: Remove a parameter that is no longer used.
• Separate Query from Modifier: Separate the method into two methods: one for query and one for modification.
• Parameterize Method: Replace a method with a parameter.
• Replace Parameter with Explicit Methods: Replace a parameter with explicit methods.
• Preserve Whole Object: Pass the whole object instead of parts of it.
• Replace Parameter with Method Call: invoke the object’s method inside the method body.