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Tobias Schlitt has a degree in computer science and works in professional PHP-based web projects since 1999. As an open source enthusiast, he contributed to various community projects. Tobias is co-founder of Qafoo GmbH (http://qafoo.com) which helps development teams to produce high-quality web application in terms of expert consulting and individual training. Tobias main focus is on software architecture, object oriented design and automated testing.
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Cleaning up Code: Is Refactoring for Aesthetics worth It?
Tobias looks at the process of refactoring code to make it cleaner - more readable, more intuitive. Do you think it's worth the time and effort?