SOLID Design Principles and Good Design Practices

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What is the main goal of low coupling in software design?

To increase the complexity of the system

To enhance the independence of modules (correct)

To promote tight integration between components

To require frequent modifications

Which principle states a class should have a single responsibility?

Liskov Substitution Principle

Interface Segregation Principle

Single Responsibility Principle (correct)

Dependency Inversion Principle

What is the primary benefit of high cohesion in software design?

Enhanced functionality of a single module (correct)

Increased inter-module interactions

Improved system complexity

Better module independence

According to the Open/Closed Principle, how should classes be designed?

To be extendable but not modifiable Signup and view all the answers

How can refactoring contribute to good design?

By improving code readability and reducing duplication Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred level of coupling in software design?

Low coupling Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is part of the SOLID design principles?

Single Responsibility Principle Signup and view all the answers

What does high coupling in a software system indicate?

Many dependencies among classes Signup and view all the answers

According to the Single Responsibility Principle, how many responsibilities should a class have?

One responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What do poor cohesion and overloaded classes typically exhibit?

Too many responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying SOLID principles in software development?

Create code that is flexible Signup and view all the answers

What does a class with high coupling likely require when any single class changes?

Significant changes to many other classes Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cohesion, what indicates good cohesion?

A clear, focused responsibility of a class Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of improving cohesion in a class?

To relate methods that handle similar concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What does high coupling in software design typically indicate?

Dependence between classes that can lead to issues. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)?

A class should be responsible for only one aspect of the functionality. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of violating the Single Responsibility Principle?

Changing one part of the class may break other functionalities. Signup and view all the answers

How is a violation of the SRP typically resolved?

By splitting the class into multiple classes with single responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates an SRP violation?

A class that processes orders, saves to a database, and emails customers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Open/Close Principle (OCP) ensure about classes?

Classes can be extended without altering their existing code. Signup and view all the answers

Why might a developer want to apply refactoring techniques?

To eliminate bugs and improve code structure. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a class is designed poorly regarding SRP?

The class has multiple unrelated functions and dependencies. Signup and view all the answers

In the example of user management, what was the secondary function that violated SRP?

Displaying user information as HTML. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)

SRP states that a class should have only one reason to change.
A class should have a single responsibility.
This improves cohesion and reduces coupling.
Multiple responsibilities in a class can lead to code smells.

SOLID Design

SOLID is a set of object-oriented design principles.
SOLID principles help to create flexible and maintainable code.
SOLID principles aim to minimize complexity.
Applying SOLID principles to classes that violate these principles helps create better code.

Goals of Good Design

Satisfy requirements.
Minimize complexity (using abstraction, decomposition, encapsulation).
Maximize flexibility (accomodate changes).
Maximize maintainability (understandability, readability).

Characteristics of Good Design

Minimal complexity (low coupling, low fan-out).
Leanness (minimal code).
Stratification (layering).
Flexibility (adaptability, extensibility, portability).
Maintainability (understandability, readability).

Cohesion

Cohesion is a measure of relatedness within a class.
High cohesion means everything in a class is related to a single idea or responsibility.
Low cohesion means multiple unrelated methods exist within a class.
Fragmented functionality or methods with multiple functions within class reduces cohesion.
Classes with multi-concept or unrelated methods affect cohesion and often need improvements.

Coupling

Coupling is a measure of dependencies between classes.
High coupling means many dependencies exist between classes.
Low coupling means few dependencies.
Low coupling is preferred for improved class flexibility.
If one class changes, many other classes impacted with high coupling often require modifications as well.

Open/Closed Principle (OCP)

OCP states that software entities should be open for extension but closed for modification.
Avoid modifying existing code when adding new functionality; it should be doable by extending the class.
This principle reduces coupling and improves class flexibility.
Classes that violate this principle require modifications to add new functionality.
The goal is to create classes (and their elements, like methods) that, once complete and tested, should not need to be modified.
Modifications should be done by subclassing (inheritance).

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Description

This quiz covers the Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) and the SOLID design principles that promote flexibility and maintainability in code. It focuses on the goals and characteristics of good design, emphasizing the importance of minimizing complexity and maximizing adaptability. Test your knowledge on these essential design concepts in software development.