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Simpler code doesn't mean less code

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+title: Simpler code doesn't mean less code
+date: 2025-02-09
+permalink: daily/2025/02/09/simpler
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+  Simpler code doesn't necessarily mean less code.
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+Just because I consider some code to be simpler, that doesn't necessarily mean there's less code.
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+It's possible to write a whole function or class on one line, but that doesn't mean it's simple to read or understand.
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+The opposite is also true.
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+I can extract business logic from Controller classes into different service classes, commands or actions.
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+I can use data transfer objects (DTOs), value objects and Collection classes to give names and meanings to things instead of always using generic strings, arrays or objects.
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+I can follow design patterns and implement Repositories, Decorators, Factories and Builders to better organise code and make it easier to use and update.
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+I can write tests that act as examples and executable documentation for people to see how to use the code I've written.
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+This can all make code easier to read, understand and use - even though there is more of it.