Refactoring Complex If-Else Structures in JavaScript

User Concerns Analysis

The user has identified an issue with a complex if-else ladder in the code snippet. The issues may stem from improper logical structures, syntax errors, or an inefficient approach to solve the problem. Critical concerns likely include:

1. Proper handling of nested if-else conditions.
2. Correct usage of logical operators.
3. Ensuring all conditions are appropriately covered.
4. Proper syntactical structure to avoid runtime errors.

Code Inspection

• Analyze the logical flow.
• Validate the use of functions like equals, empty, startsWith, addDays.
• Confirm the correct nesting of If statements.
• Verify consistency in variable access through the items and body functions.

Corrected Code

Below is the corrected code with appropriate comments.

// Original Code: Keeping for reference
// if (and(equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']),true),startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'],'B')),addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['EPD2'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['BCSamp_D']),'yyyy-MM-dd'),
// if (and(equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']),false),startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'],'B')),addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['BCSamp_D']),'yyyy-MM-dd'),
// if (and(equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']),true),startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'],'F')),addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['EPD2'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['FSamp_D']),'yyyy-MM-dd'),
// if (and(equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']),false),startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'],'F')),addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['FSamp_D']),'yyyy-MM-dd'),
// if (and(equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']),true),equals(items('Apply_to_each')?['PM'],'Direct Sow')), addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['EPD2'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['DS_Samp']),'yyyy-MM-dd'),
// if (and(equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']),false),equals(items('Apply_to_each')?['PM'],'Direct Sow')), addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['DS_Samp']),'yyyy-MM-dd'),
// addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'],int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['DS_Samp']),'yyyy-MM-dd')
// ))))))

Explanation of Corrections

/* 
Refactor the nested if-else structure for better readability and maintainability. 
Ensure logical consistency and correct data access.
*/

// Refactored Code
if (equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']), true) && startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'], 'B')) {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['EPD2'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['BCSamp_D']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
} else if (equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']), false) && startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'], 'B')) {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['BCSamp_D']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
} else if (equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']), true) && startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'], 'F')) {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['EPD2'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['FSamp_D']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
} else if (equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']), false) && startsWith(items('Apply_to_each')?['Gen'], 'F')) {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['FSamp_D']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
} else if (equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']), true) && equals(items('Apply_to_each')?['PM'], 'Direct Sow')) {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['EPD2'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['DS_Samp']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
} else if (equals(empty(items('Apply_to_each')?['AFT']), false) && equals(items('Apply_to_each')?['PM'], 'Direct Sow')) {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['DS_Samp']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
} else {
    addDays(items('Apply_to_each')?['APD'], int(body('Select_3')?[0]?['DS_Samp']), 'yyyy-MM-dd');
}

Comments on Corrections

1. Nested If-Else Structure:

   • Original nested if-else was unwieldy, making it hard to track conditions. It was refactored for better readability and maintainability.
   • Each condition now has a more straightforward association with its corresponding action.

2. Logical Consistency:

   • Each condition is checked consistently using proper logical operators ensuring accurate evaluation.
   • The structure now clearly separates different cases for AFT values and Gen prefixes, along with the final else condition.

3. Performance:

   • The corrected code improves performance by reducing unnecessary nesting and making the logical flow clear.

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