Refactoring Ruby Code: From Service Objects to Object Design

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Service objects were discussed many times by several authors. Usually, they are a code smell, and I will not try to explain why again. I will show a practical example of refactoring a service object into an object-orientated code.

I will not try to blame anybody; probably, it was me who clicked the “Approve” button on the PR that introduced the code listed below. Anyway, I believe it is always better to return and work on your mistakes.