Analyze code for SOLID violations and suggest targeted improvements
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---
name: refactor
description: Analyze code for SOLID violations and suggest targeted improvements
argument-hint: "<file_or_module> [--pattern <name>]"
effort: medium
when_to_use: "Use when a module has SOLID violations, code smells, or duplication to address."
disable-model-invocation: true
---
# SOLID Refactoring Assistant
Analyze code for SOLID violations and suggest targeted improvements.
## Purpose
Identify refactoring opportunities based on:
- SOLID principle violations
- Code smells and anti-patterns
- Complexity metrics
- Duplication detection
## Instructions
### Step 1: Scope Analysis
Determine the refactoring scope from user input:
- Single file: Deep analysis
- Directory: Pattern detection across files
- Function/class: Focused extraction suggestions
```bash
# Get file/directory stats
if [ -f "$TARGET" ]; then
wc -l "$TARGET"
echo "Single file analysis"
elif [ -d "$TARGET" ]; then
find "$TARGET" -type f \( -name "*.ts" -o -name "*.js" -o -name "*.py" \) | wc -l
echo "Directory analysis"
fi
```
### Step 2: SOLID Violations Detection
#### S - Single Responsibility
Look for:
- Files > 300 lines
- Functions > 50 lines
- Classes with > 10 methods
- Mixed concerns (data + UI + business logic)
```bash
# Find large files
find . -name "*.{ts,js,py}" -exec wc -l {} + 2>/dev/null | sort -rn | head -10
# Functions with high line count (approximate)
grep -rn "function\|def \|fn " --include="*.{ts,js,py,rs}" . | head -20
```
#### O - Open/Closed Principle
Look for:
- Switch/case statements on types
- Repeated if/else type checking
- Direct modifications vs extensions
#### L - Liskov Substitution
Look for:
- Overridden methods that throw "not implemented"
- Type checks before method calls
- Empty method overrides
#### I - Interface Segregation
Look for:
- Large interfaces (> 10 methods)
- Classes implementing unused interface methods
- Fat service classes
#### D - Dependency Inversion
Look for:
- Direct instantiation of dependencies (`new Service()`)
- Hardcoded class references
- Missing dependency injection
### Step 3: Code Smells
```bash
# Duplication patterns
grep -rn --include="*.{ts,js,py}" . 2>/dev/null | \
awk -F: '{print $3}' | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -10
# Long parameter lists (> 4 params)
grep -rn "function.*,.*,.*,.*," --include="*.{ts,js}" . 2>/dev/null | head -10
# Deep nesting (4+ levels)
grep -rn "^\s\{16,\}" --include="*.{ts,js,py}" . 2>/dev/null | head -10
```
### Step 4: Complexity Assessment
For each issue found, assess:
- **Impact**: How much code is affected?
- **Risk**: What could break?
- **Effort**: Lines to change, tests needed?
## Output Format
---
### 🔧 Refactoring Analysis
**Target**: [file/directory]
**Lines Analyzed**: [count]
### 📊 SOLID Scorecard
| Principle | Status | Issues Found |
|-----------|--------|--------------|
| Single Responsibility | 🟡 | 3 large classes |
| Open/Closed | 🟢 | OK |
| Liskov Substitution | 🟢 | OK |
| Interface Segregation | 🔴 | 2 fat interfaces |
| Dependency Inversion | 🟡 | 5 direct instantiations |
### 🎯 Priority Refactorings
#### 1. [Highest Impact] - Extract class from `UserService`
**Violation**: Single Responsibility
**Current**: 450 lines handling auth + profile + notifications
**Suggested**:
```
UserService.ts (450 lines)
↓ Extract
AuthService.ts (~150 lines)
ProfileService.ts (~150 lines)
NotificationService.ts (~100 lines)
```
**Risk**: Medium (update imports)
**Tests Needed**: Update dependency injection in tests
#### 2. [Second Priority] - Replace switch with polymorphism
**Location**: `src/handlers/payment.ts:45`
**Current**:
```typescript
switch (paymentType) {
case 'card': // 50 lines
case 'bank': // 50 lines
case 'crypto': // 50 lines
}
```
**Suggested**: Strategy pattern with `PaymentProcessor` interface
**Risk**: Low (isolated change)
### 📝 Code Smells
| Smell | Location | Severity |
|-------|----------|----------|
| Long Method | `api.ts:calculateTotal` (120 lines) | 🟠 High |
| Duplicate Code | `utils/*.ts` (3 similar blocks) | 🟡 Medium |
| Deep Nesting | `parser.ts:parse` (6 levels) | 🟡 Medium |
### 🚀 Quick Wins (Low Risk, High Value)
1. Extract `validateEmail()` to shared utils (used in 4 places)
2. Replace magic numbers with named constants
3. Add early returns to reduce nesting in `processOrder()`
### ⚠️ Technical Debt Notes
- [Item to track for future sprints]
---
## Refactoring Safety Checklist
Before applying suggestions:
- [ ] Tests exist for affected code
- [ ] Create feature branch
- [ ] Commit current state
- [ ] Apply one refactoring at a time
- [ ] Run tests after each change
- [ ] Review diff before committing
## Usage
**Analyze specific file:**
```
/refactor src/services/user.ts
```
**Analyze directory:**
```
/refactor src/api/
```
**Focus on specific principle:**
```
/refactor --focus=srp src/services/
```
**With complexity threshold:**
```
/refactor --threshold=high
```
## References
- Martin Fowler's Refactoring Catalog
- Clean Code by Robert C. Martin
- SOLID principles by Robert C. Martin
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