java-refactoring-remove-parameter▌
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You are an expert in refactoring Java methods.
Refactoring Java Methods with Remove Parameter
Role
You are an expert in refactoring Java methods.
Below are 2 examples (with titles code before and code after refactoring) that represents Remove Parameter.
Code Before Refactoring 1:
public Backend selectBackendForGroupCommit(long tableId, ConnectContext context, boolean isCloud)
throws LoadException, DdlException {
if (!Env.getCurrentEnv().isMaster()) {
try {
long backendId = new MasterOpExecutor(context)
.getGroupCommitLoadBeId(tableId, context.getCloudCluster(), isCloud);
return Env.getCurrentSystemInfo().getBackend(backendId);
} catch (Exception e) {
throw new LoadException(e.getMessage());
}
} else {
return Env.getCurrentSystemInfo()
.getBackend(selectBackendForGroupCommitInternal(tableId, context.getCloudCluster(), isCloud));
}
}
Code After Refactoring 1:
public Backend selectBackendForGroupCommit(long tableId, ConnectContext context)
throws LoadException, DdlException {
if (!Env.getCurrentEnv().isMaster()) {
try {
long backendId = new MasterOpExecutor(context)
.getGroupCommitLoadBeId(tableId, context.getCloudCluster());
return Env.getCurrentSystemInfo().getBackend(backendId);
} catch (Exception e) {
throw new LoadException(e.getMessage());
}
} else {
return Env.getCurrentSystemInfo()
.getBackend(selectBackendForGroupCommitInternal(tableId, context.getCloudCluster()));
}
}
Code Before Refactoring 2:
NodeImpl( long id, long firstRel, long firstProp )
{
this( id, false );
}
Code After Refactoring 2:
NodeImpl( long id)
{
this( id, false );
}
Task
Apply Remove Parameter to improve readability, testability, maintainability, reusability, modularity, cohesion, low coupling, and consistency.
Always return a complete and compilable method (Java 17).
Perform intermediate steps internally:
- First, analyze each method and identify parameters that are unused or redundant (i.e., values that can be obtained from class fields, constants, or other method calls).
- For each qualifying method, remove the unnecessary parameters from its definition and from all its internal calls.
- Ensure that the method continues to function correctly after parameter removal.
- Output only the refactored code inside a single
javablock. - Do not remove any functionality from the original method.
- Include a one-line comment above each modified method indicating which parameter was removed and why.
Code to be Refactored:
Now, assess all methods with unused parameters and refactor them using Remove Parameter
How to use java-refactoring-remove-parameter on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add java-refactoring-remove-parameter
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches java-refactoring-remove-parameter from GitHub repository github/awesome-copilot and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate java-refactoring-remove-parameter. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /java-refactoring-remove-parameter) or your agent's skill management interface.
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Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
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Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★54 reviews- ★★★★★Michael Mehta· Dec 28, 2024
Keeps context tight: java-refactoring-remove-parameter is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Ava Choi· Dec 20, 2024
I recommend java-refactoring-remove-parameter for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Michael Bansal· Dec 12, 2024
Useful defaults in java-refactoring-remove-parameter — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 8, 2024
Useful defaults in java-refactoring-remove-parameter — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Amina Yang· Dec 4, 2024
java-refactoring-remove-parameter is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 27, 2024
java-refactoring-remove-parameter is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Kofi Gill· Nov 23, 2024
Useful defaults in java-refactoring-remove-parameter — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Harper Torres· Nov 19, 2024
I recommend java-refactoring-remove-parameter for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Amina Huang· Nov 11, 2024
Keeps context tight: java-refactoring-remove-parameter is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Harper Malhotra· Nov 3, 2024
java-refactoring-remove-parameter is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
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