Washing Away Code Smells

Discover how to identify and eliminate code smells in Python through this informative talk from the EuroPython 2018 conference. Learn to recognize symptoms of problematic code design, including unnecessarily complex code, misuse of mutable data structures, poor naming conventions, and tightly coupled code. Explore refactoring techniques to improve code quality, such as applying the boy scout rule, utilizing Pythonic data structures like Enum and Namedtuple, mastering the art of naming, and implementing DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) and separation of concerns principles. Gain insights on introducing refactoring practices in your workplace, including strategies for convincing product managers, conducting effective code reviews, and leveraging automated tools. Enhance your ability to write clean, maintainable, and Pythonic code in this 32-minute presentation by Yenny Cheung, previously featured on the Talk Python To Me Podcast and at PyCon.DE.