10 Code Smells That Are Killing Your C# Code (And You Don’t Even Know It)

10 Code Smells That Are Killing Your C# Code (And You Don’t Even Know It)
Ignore these ten toxic habits in your C# code and pay later — tech debt, bugs, and maintenance nightmares.

You know the feeling — diving into a legacy C# codebase and sensing something’s off but can’t quite put your finger on it. That’s a code smell: a subtle warning that your code is headed for trouble.

With over 15 years in C# development, I’ve faced these smells head-on. This ebook distills real-world pain into clear, actionable advice to spot and fix the ten deadliest code smells, from monstrous long methods to dangerous magic strings.

Inside, you’ll learn to:

• Break down sprawling “Godzilla” methods into manageable, clear units
• Escape primitive obsession with meaningful value objects
• Replace magic numbers and strings with readable enums and constants
• Cut down excessive parameters with data grouping
• Detect and fix shotgun surgery that turns simple changes into a nightmare
• And much more…

If you want to write clearer, safer, and maintainable C# code — this is your roadmap out of the stink.