How to Use Pull Class Members Up Refactoring with WebStorm Debugging Meteor

As developers, we often find ourselves refactoring our code to make it more maintainable and efficient. One powerful tool in WebStorm is the 'Pull Class Members Up' refactoring, which allows us to move class methods upwards in the class hierarchy – from the current class to a superclass.

For instance, let's say we have an `AccountingDepartment` class that extends an abstract `Department` class. The `printMeeting()` method is currently defined within the `AccountingDepartment` class. By using the 'Pull Class Members Up' refactoring in WebStorm, we can move this method to its superclass `Department`.

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open your Meteor project in WebStorm and navigate to the `AccountingDepartment` class.

2. Select the `printMeeting()` method and go to Refactor > Pull Class Members Up (or press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+T).

3. In the 'Pull Class Members Up' dialog, select the superclass `Department` as the destination.

4. By default, WebStorm automatically raises the visibility of the members to the required level. If you want to keep the visibility level unchanged, click As is in the Visibility dropdown menu.

By moving class methods upwards in the class hierarchy, we can take advantage of inheritance and reduce code duplication. This refactoring technique also helps us to keep our code solid, dry, and easy to maintain.

When debugging a Meteor project in WebStorm, it's essential to ensure that your unit tests are running correctly. Unfortunately, WebStorm's Node Inspector is not as robust as its Java counterpart when it comes to debugging applications. However, by using the 'Pull Class Members Up' refactoring, we can refactor our code and make it more maintainable.

In addition to refactoring, WebStorm also provides excellent Intellisense support for Meteor projects. With features like code completion and syntax highlighting, we can write efficient and error-free code with ease.

Overall, the 'Pull Class Members Up' refactoring in WebStorm is a powerful tool that helps us to keep our code organized and maintainable. By combining this feature with WebStorm's Intellisense support and Meteor's flexibility, we can create robust and scalable applications that meet the needs of our users.

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