Software Design: Tidy First?

This newsletter explores practical techniques for improving code structure in incremental, manageable steps. The idea centers on "tidyings"—small, structural adjustments that enhance code readability and maintainability without altering its behavior. Beck emphasizes these tidyings as a foundation for cleaner, more flexible codebases that can better adapt to future changes. The newsletter also discusses when to introduce these structural changes to balance efficiency with the need for changeability.