Flags indicate what happened. Unless their name is too generic.

Problems

• Readability

• Maintainability

• Coupling

Solutions

1. Use meaningful names

2. Try to avoid flags. They generate coupling.

Sample Code

Wrong

Right

Detection

We can search all the code for bad named flags.

Tags

• Readability

Conclusion

Flags are widespread on production code. We should restrict their usage and use clear and intention revealing names.

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