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title: Simpler code doesn't mean less code
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date: 2025-02-09
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permalink: daily/2025/02/09/simpler
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- software-development
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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.
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