Whose stupid idea was it to refactor my software?

[VectraMan]

The other week I started on a new version of the Plan B software by hacking it all to pieces, reorganising all the projects, and then spent the next week trying to get a build going again. And that's with loads of stuff missing, and lots of bits #if'd out.

I do quite like doing that sort of major surgery. It helps you reform the bond you had with your code before you became cynical and jaded.

[MrNoMotivation]

Some bright spark had the idea on Sunday morning of separating out the library and applications projects from a Visual Studio solution into completely separate solutions, including reorganising the repository, directory structure, namespace conventions, etc.

It sounds a good idea. It is doesn’t make much sense leaving it as it is and it will only cause more problems in the future.

So now it’s nearly lunch time on Wednesday and I still can’t build the whole thing properly.



When I get my hands on whoever came up with this idea I’m going to sack him.

my point exactly - http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...mplicated.html

P.S I haven't got a clue what you're talking about

[HairyArsedBloke]

I've got Bob Shawadiwadi in to give me a hand.

YouTube: Software Configuration Management

[Sysman]

I've often done things like that.

Usually as a result of some 'insight' I've had in the period between being asleep and being properly awake.

Up early, full of enthusiasm, 2 minutes in the shower, a nice cup of coffee, and then...

14 hours later: project in pieces, will not build, or if it does, will not work.

16 hours later: restore from previous version, say 'flip it' and go to bed.

It must be the Refactoring Devil, visiting you at night. A bit like the tooth fairy, only worse.

Ooh, I did that with a web site just last week.

Oh well, I did manage to prove my backups work.

[minestrone]

Refactoring is overrated.

It should be resisted in all ways.

[HairyArsedBloke]

Finished !

NOW, DON'T DO IT AGAIN


I've got another idea, but I think I'll have a bath and then go down the pub instead.

[Shimano105]

Best idea so far