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title: "Discussion on \"Code Smell 200 - Poltergeist\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Code Smell 200 - Poltergeist\". An object that appears and disappears mysteriously\n\nTL;DR: Add the necessary indirection layers, but no more.\n\nProblems\n\nAccidental complexity\n\nReadability\n\nYAGNI violation\n\n\nSolutions\n\nRemove the intermediate object\n\nContext\nA poltergeist (or gypsy ..."
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# [Code Smell 200 - Poltergeist](https://maximilianocontieri.com/code-smell-200-poltergeist?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An object that appears and disappears mysteriously TL;DR: Add the necessary indirection layers, but no more. Problems Accidental complexity Readability YAGNI violation Solutions Remove the intermediate object Context A poltergeist (or gypsy ...

Mar 8, 2023 · 2 min read · maximilianocontieri.com  
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[Mar 9, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/code-smell-200-poltergeist/64088a62009ee0d76accde54/comment/64099d053e0c5ff6cf7f7507)

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