Code Simplification Process

1. Understanding the Original Code

Before simplification, it’s essential to grasp what the code does. Analyze the logic, identify key components, and recognize any redundancies or potential optimizations.

2. Original Code Example

Example Code

Let's assume we have the following JavaScript code snippet:

function calculateAreaAndPerimeter(length, width) {
    var area = length * width;
    var perimeter = 2 * (length + width);
    return {
        area: area,
        perimeter: perimeter
    };
}

var length = 5;
var width = 10;
var result = calculateAreaAndPerimeter(length, width);
console.log("Area: " + result.area + ", Perimeter: " + result.perimeter);

3. Refactoring for Simplification

Key Changes

• Use const and let instead of var for better scope management.
• Reduce code redundancy in return objects.

Refactored Code

function calcAP(l, w) {
    const a = l * w, p = 2 * (l + w);
    return { a, p };
}
const result = calcAP(5, 10);
console.log(`Area: ${result.a}, Perimeter: ${result.p}`);

4. Minification

Key Changes

• Shortened function name and parameters.
• Used template literals for cleaner string interpolation.

Minified Code

function c(l,w){const a=l*w,p=2*(l+w);return{a,p}}const r=c(5,10);console.log(`Area: ${r.a}, Perimeter: ${r.p}`);

5. Commenting

Code with Comments

// Function to calculate area and perimeter
function c(l,w){ 
    const a=l*w, p=2*(l+w); // Calculate area and perimeter
    return {a,p}; // Return both values as an object
}      

const r=c(5,10); // Call function with example values
console.log(`Area: ${r.a}, Perimeter: ${r.p}`); // Output results

6. Test Cases and Results

Test Case Structure

• Input: length = 5, width = 10
• Expected Output: Area = 50, Perimeter = 30
• Actual Output: Console log confirms output.

Example Test Case Implementation

const testCase = (l, w) => {
    const res = c(l, w);
    console.log(`Input: ${l}, ${w} => Area: ${res.a}, Perimeter: ${res.p}`);
};

testCase(5, 10); // Should output: Input: 5, 10 => Area: 50, Perimeter: 30

Results

• Input: (5, 10)
• Expected: Area = 50, Perimeter = 30
• Actual: Area = 50, Perimeter = 30
• Discrepancies: None

Conclusion

The simplification and minification process successfully maintained the functionality of the original code while improving readability and efficiency. Following the above steps can optimize various coding scenarios. For deeper insights into code optimization, consider courses on the Enterprise DNA Platform.