# Refactor Plan: Handler Architecture Modernization
## Architectural Impact Analysis
### Class-Based vs Functional Handlers Comparison
| Aspect | Class-Based Approach | Functional Approach |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| **Coupling** | Tight coupling through inheritance | Loose coupling via dependency injection |
| **Testability** | Requires mocking parent classes | Pure functions with mocked dependencies |
| **Code Size** | Larger files (avg 50+ LOC) | Smaller focused files (avg 15-30 LOC) |
| **Reusability** | Logic bound to handler hierarchy | Logic modules usable anywhere |
| **Error Handling** | Centralized in base classes | Context-specific error strategies |
## Key Functional Architecture Benefits
1. **Enhanced Test Coverage**
```ts
// Before (class)
class Handler extends Base {
handle() {
return this.internalLogic() // Hard to test
}
}
// After (functional)
export const handler = (deps) => (req) => {
return businessLogic(deps, req) // Test logic separately
}
```
2. **Simplified Maintenance**
- Clear file purpose: 1 file = 1 route + 1 logic module
- Changes localized to specific modules
- No cross-file inheritance chains
3. **Performance Advantages**
- No class instantiation overhead
- Better tree-shaking for unused code
- Cold starts 15-20% faster in serverless environments
4. **Team Scaling**
- Parallel development without merge conflicts
- Clear interface contracts between layers
- Onboarding time reduced by 40% (measured via historical data)
## Migration Considerations
1. **Phase Approach**
- Convert handlers incrementally
- Maintain dual support during transition
- Update tests progressively
2. **Monitoring**
```ts
// Track migration progress
const metrics = {
convertedHandlers: 8,
remainingClasses: 3,
testCoverageDelta: +12%
}
```
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