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When I’m trying to add functionality of fix a bug, I’m going to read dozens and dozens of functions to winnow down to a handful of candidates.
Simple code can be filtered quickly and cheaply. Clever code requires contemplation. Which clears working memory.
Yes, I can understand your code. But I shouldn’t have to work for it.
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When I’m trying to add functionality of fix a bug, I’m going to read dozens and dozens of functions to winnow down to a handful of candidates.
Simple code can be filtered quickly and cheaply. Clever code requires contemplation. Which clears working memory.
Yes, I can understand your code. But I shouldn’t have to work for it.