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Code Smell 10: Functions With Too Many Arguments

Code Smell 10: Functions With Too Many Arguments

Update: 2025-12-22
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-10-functions-with-too-many-arguments.

Passing too many arguments to functions hurts maintainability. Learn how to refactor parameters into meaningful domain objects.

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Functions with long argument lists hide domain knowledge, reduce reuse, and increase coupling. Refactoring parameters into cohesive domain objects restores clarity, intent, and maintainability.

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Code Smell 10: Functions With Too Many Arguments

Code Smell 10: Functions With Too Many Arguments

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