Refactoring in a large code base

[Marko Rauhamaa]

Rustom Mody <rustompmody at gmail.com>:

> These are just specific examples that I am familiar with Chris'
> general point still stands, viz take the large and complex program
> that is cpython and clean up these messinesses: You will still have a
> large and complex program

No, as long as the ugly parts are compartmentalized, you have a better
chance at refactoring them -- or replacing them altogether.

Modularization is an obvious, but under-practiced, method of managing
complexity.


Marko