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Clean Code Philosophy: Writing Software That Speaks to Humans

My journey from writing clever code to writing clear code. How prioritizing readability over cleverness made me a better developer and improved my team's productivity.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 · 8 min read · By Kevin Moe Myint Myat

I used to think that writing clever, complex code made me a better developer. Then I learned that the best code is the code that other developers can understand and maintain.

      The Clever Code Trap
    

    
      Writing clever code is seductive. It makes you feel smart and
      accomplished. But clever code is often hard to understand, maintain,
      and debug.
    

    
      
      
        The clever code trap: when complexity becomes a badge of honor
      

    

    
      
        How do you balance cleverness with clarity in your code?
      

      
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