LoC Is a Dumb Metric for Functions
What’s the quickest giveaway that someone’s an amateur developer? When they tell you to break out a function into smaller functions, and the first rea...
Summary
Good code is defined by its external properties—being complete, understandable, and easy to evolve—and by its internal qualities like modularity and clear intent.
It avoids rigidity and brittleness, enabling change without introducing bugs or confusion. Each line and function should be independently understandable and purpose-driven, making the original developer’s intent recoverable by others.
