Command Query Separation
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What is Command Query Separation?
Command-Query Separation (CQS) is a software design principle that separates the responsibilities of a method or function into two categories: commands and queries. Commands are methods that change the state of the system, while queries are methods that return information but do not change the state of the system.
Free resources to learn Command Query Separation
- ArticleCQS Pattern
More in stage 3: Object Oriented Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Be consistent
- Meaningful names over comments
- Indentation and Code Style
- Keep methods / classes / files small
- Pure functions
- Minimize cyclomatic complexity
- Avoid passing nulls, booleans
- Keep framework code distant
- Use correct constructs
- Tests should be fast and independent
- Organize code by actor it belongs to
- Keep it simple and refactor often
Command Query Separation: common questions
Can I learn Command Query Separation in Hindi?
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Is this Command Query Separation tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 27 of 94 in the free Software Design and Architecture roadmap, in stage 3, Object Oriented Programming. If you are new to Software Design and Architecture, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.