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Kent Beck Reflects on Tidy First?

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The Art of Tidying in Software Engineering

This chapter discusses the significance of tidying practices in software engineering, contrasting it with the concept of refactoring. It emphasizes the importance of integrating incremental changes into daily routines, making improvements in code more manageable and less daunting for developers. Additionally, it explores economic principles related to software value, highlighting how clean code and thoughtful design can yield long-term benefits.

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