Refactoring for Software Design Smells

Acknowledgments

There are a number of people who have been instrumental in making this book see the light of day. We take this opportunity to sincerely acknowledge their help and support.

First, we want to thank those who inspired us to write this book. These include pioneers in the area of software design and refactoring, including Grady Booch, David Parnas, Martin Fowler, Bob Martin, Stéphane Ducasse, Erich Gamma, Ward Cunningham, and Kent Beck. Reading their books, articles, and blogs helped us better understand the concepts of software design.

Next, we want to thank all those who helped us write this book. In this context, we want to deeply appreciate the people who shared their experiences and war stories that made their way into the book. ...