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Data clump

In object-oriented programming, a data clump is any group of variables which are passed around together (in a clump) throughout various parts of the program. A data clump, like other code smells, can indicate deeper problems with the program design or implementation. The group of variables that typically make up a data clump are often closely related or…

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Data clump

Nodes15
Edges14
Triples5
Avg. degree1.87
Density0.133333
Components1

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related to Refactoring data clumps · 3
Data clump → In, The, Using
related to Example · 2
Data clump → Naturally, The

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Data clumprelated to ExampleNaturally0.60section
Data clumprelated to ExampleThe0.60section
Data clumprelated to Refactoring data clumpsIn0.60section
Data clumprelated to Refactoring data clumpsThe0.60section
Data clumprelated to Refactoring data clumpsUsing0.60section

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