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title: "Discussion on \"Code that smells: How to avoid using \"Code Smell Rating\".\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Code that smells: How to avoid using \"Code Smell Rating\".\". They are not bugs or functional errors but rather signs that the code could be refactored or optimized for improved readability and maintainability."
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# [Code that smells: How to avoid using "Code Smell Rating".](https://nanichang.hashnode.dev/code-that-smells-how-to-avoid-using-code-smell-rating?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

They are not bugs or functional errors but rather signs that the code could be refactored or optimized for improved readability and maintainability.

Oct 23, 2023 · 5 min read · nanichang.hashnode.dev  
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[Lucky Yoila](https://hashnode.com/@Luckyyoila)

[Oct 23, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/code-that-smells-how-to-avoid-using-code-smell-rating/6536615a1a30f8f15329ecf8/comment/6536b91eb0f75b67cacef3fb)

I just inherited a codebase with a lot of abstraction, you can't seem to find anything... You addressed exactly what I'm facing, I'll definitely follow the steps to eliminate some of the "smell"

Thank you boss🙏

[Jonathan Felicity](https://hashnode.com/@jonathanfelicity)

[Oct 23, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/code-that-smells-how-to-avoid-using-code-smell-rating/6536615a1a30f8f15329ecf8/comment/65366c33b9a16f63db9a535b)

Code smells cannot be totally eliminated, but they can be minimized and managed.

I have learn a lot from this, thanks

[Emmanuel Soetan](https://hashnode.com/@supa)

[Oct 23, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/code-that-smells-how-to-avoid-using-code-smell-rating/6536615a1a30f8f15329ecf8/comment/65366434b9a16f63db9a524b)

Never heard of the phrase code smell rating before. For sure I have written code that smells before LMAO.. So many actionable tips to add to workflows to prevent code that smells.

Thanks