I think 5 lines is a bit over the top (too small)....

2006-05-19T19:51:00.000+10:00

I think 5 lines is a bit over the top (too small). There are some things that need more than that. The point is not the number, pick any number (hence my magic number comment), but the things working within that guideline bring out. There's nothing wrong with a method being longer, so long as the code is clear and expresses its intent clearly. If something is not readable, it needs to be cleaned up.

When I was first exposed to smaller methods I found them quite difficult to understand, however I now find them much easier to read than large methods. There's certainly a point where the a greater number of small things is not better than a lesser number of large things. It's finding the balance that counts, and this is usually a team thing.

I do agree with the "methods over 20 lines" commen...

2006-05-19T07:48:00.000+10:00

I do agree with the "methods over 20 lines" comment.

I find that developers (such as yourself) who insist in breaking everything into 5 line methods write some of the most unreadable code.

How far down the stack do I need to travel to see what you're trying to accomplish? How mind-bending can it get?

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I think 5 lines is a bit over the top (too small)....

I do agree with the "methods over 20 lines" commen...