Issue: Unify Functions with Similar Logic but Different Parameters
Description
There are several functions in our codebase that perform the same or very similar operations but accept different sets of parameters. This leads to code duplication, making maintenance more challenging and increasing the likelihood of bugs. I am refering to single_user_cli and single_user or user_list_cli and user_list in LinkedinService and TwitterService
Problem
Code Duplication: Multiple functions with similar logic but different parameters cause redundancy in the code.
Maintenance Overhead: Any changes or bug fixes in one function need to be replicated across other similar functions, increasing the effort required for updates.
Inconsistency Risk: With multiple functions handling the same logic, there's a higher risk of inconsistent behavior if one function is modified without updating the others.
Proposed Solution
Refactor the existing functions by unifying them into a single function that can handle different parameter configurations. This could be achieved by introducing optional parameters (**kwargs).
Update all parts of the codebase that use the old functions to utilize the new, unified function.
Tasks
Identify all functions that have similar logic but different parameters.
Design the unified function, considering all variations of parameters.
Refactor the identified functions into the new unified function.
Update the relevant parts of the codebase to use the new function.
Write tests to ensure that the unified function works correctly with all parameter configurations.
Expected Benefits
Reduced Code Duplication: By having a single function to handle similar operations, the code will be cleaner and easier to maintain.
Easier Maintenance: Changes or bug fixes will only need to be made in one place.
Improved Consistency: A unified function will reduce the risk of inconsistent behavior across the codebase.
Issue: Unify Functions with Similar Logic but Different Parameters
Description
There are several functions in our codebase that perform the same or very similar operations but accept different sets of parameters. This leads to code duplication, making maintenance more challenging and increasing the likelihood of bugs. I am refering to
single_user_cli
andsingle_user
oruser_list_cli
anduser_list
inLinkedinService
andTwitterService
Problem
Proposed Solution
**kwargs
).Tasks
Expected Benefits