Refatoração de código em jogos sérios: um estudo de caso no jogo Eco-Man

Abstract

Contextualize software refactoring. This work refactored the source code of a serious game called Eco-Man, developed in the extension project at the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR). The game was designed to raise awareness among children about the importance of ocean conservation, addressing environmental issues in a playful and interactive way. The methodology applied for refactoring included the creation of unit tests to ensure the continued functionality of the game after modifications, as well as detailed comparison of the code before and after refactoring. Source code refactoring sought to improve the maintainability and readability of the software, making it more readable, modular and easier to maintain, without changing its external behavior. To provide this improvement, common problems in software projects were identified and corrected, such as code duplication, inefficiency and lack of modularity. Additionally, refactoring contributed to reducing maintenance costs and increased the software's ability to adapt to new technological and market demands. The work also discusses the importance of maintaining a well-structured code and suggests future directions for the game's evolution, including the introduction of new features and carrying out usability studies in real educational environments.