This is a reminder of the the upcoming TriJUG April meeting. Details are below.
See you there. -Chris ============================================================ Triangle Java Users Group Presents: Using Code Metrics for Targeted Code Refactoring presented by Andrew Glover Monday, April 18, 2005 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 4001 E. Chapel Hill-Nelson Highway Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Abstract: Often times, candidate code for refactoring is based upon a source file's smell, which its spotting can take time to acquire and is largely based upon subjective determinations. The proper use of code metrics, such as Cyclomatic Complexity, Fan-In, Fan-Out, and Depth of Inheritance can also facilitate the discovery of candidate code which is in need of refactoring. For example, Cyclomatic Complexity is adept at spotting methods containing a high degree of conditional logic, which, consequently, can be replaced with polymorphism as elaborated in Martin Fowler's seminal work, Refactoring with the Replace Conditional with Polymorphism pattern. Additionally, excessively deep hierarchy trees create problematic testing targets, which can be broken out into separate objects with Fowler's Replace Inheritance with Delegation and Collapse Hierarchy patterns. Fan-In and Fan-Out are quite effective at pinpointing brittle code, which can be refactored into a more stable state with a plethora of patterns including Extract Hierarchy and Extract Class. The knowledge of how to effectively spot smelly code and replace it with proven patterns will ultimately lead to a more stable, maintainable and elegant code base. About the Speaker: Andrew Glover is the founder and CEO of Vanward Technologies, a Washington, DC, metro area company specializing in the construction of automated testing frameworks, which lower software bug counts, reduce integration and testing times, and improve overall code stability. Mr. Glover's career includes leadership in software development for such notable companies as IBM, Philips Electronics, and Proctor & Gamble and is the co-author of "Java Testing Patterns". About the Conference =================================== Research Triangle Software Symposium 2005 coming to RTP on June 10-12th with five concurrent sessions Core Java, Client side Java, Server side Java, XML/Web Services & Architecture. No Fluff Just Stuff Agenda: 6:30 - 7:00 PM -- Meet, Talk, Pizza 7:00 - 7:15 -- JUG Business and Announcements 7:15 - 8:15 -- Presentation 8:15 - 8:30 -- Discussion with Presenter 9:00 - Doors close Admission: Paid-up members of TriJUG may attend without additional charge. Non members are asked to pay $5 per meeting. But, if you are either a full time student or unemployed, then we ask only $2 per meeting. DIRECTIONS to Nortel Networks: >From Raleigh: Proceed West on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280) Take exit for Davis Drive. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (aprox 1/3 mile) Turn left onto 54. Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.) >From Durham: Proceed East on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280) Take exit for Davis Drive. At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (approx 1/4 mile) Turn left onto 54. Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.) >From Cary/Apex: Entering RTP on Davis proceed to intersection with Hwy 54. Turn Right onto Hwy 54 (at light) Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left. Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right) Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot. Park near center of near side of building Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL. (Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.) _______________________________________________ Juglist mailing list [email protected] http://trijug.org/mailman/listinfo/juglist_trijug.org
