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Clean Code and Code Review Basics

Readable code lowers onboarding time and production risk.

Clean code basics

  • Small focused functions
  • Clear naming
  • Single-responsibility modules
  • Avoid deep nesting and hidden side effects
  • Keep business rules explicit

Pull request checklist

  • Does the change solve the right problem?
  • Are edge cases covered?
  • Are tests updated?
  • Is the code understandable after six months?
  • Are logs and error paths sufficient?

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