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abstraction-check

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Avoid premature abstraction.

Software Engineering#code quality#refactoring#design patterns#software design#abstraction#dry
Authormeaganewaller
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers decide whether to extract code into a new function, class, or module, preventing over-engineering and unnecessary complexity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision Framework: Provides a structured approach to evaluate abstraction candidates.
  • Rule of Three: Guides users to apply the common heuristic for code extraction.
  • Use Case: When you're unsure if a piece of duplicated code should be refactored into a shared utility, this Skill helps you make the right call.

Quick Start

Use the abstraction-check skill to evaluate if a new helper function is needed.

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Components

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Name: abstraction-check
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