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The Art of Writing Clean Code
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|Jun 10, 2026Farhan
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You write code once, but you (and your team) will read it hundreds of times. Optimize for readability.
Don't use abbreviations like usrDta. Use userData. A variable name should clearly describe its purpose without requiring comments.
Functions should do one thing, and do it well. If a function has the word "and" in its name (fetchDataAndUpdateUI), it's probably doing too much. Break it down into smaller, testable pieces.
The Boy Scout Rule applies to codebases. Whenever you edit a file, try to clean up one small piece of technical debt. Over time, this drastically improves the health of the project.