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Linus Torvalds vs. Ambiguous Abstractions: When a Helper Function Hides the Intent
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read.thecoder.cafe Linus Torvalds vs. Ambiguous Abstractions: When a Helper Function Hides the Intent There’s no issue with abstracting code into a helper function. If we want to optimize for cognitive load, the intent should be as clear as possible, starting with the name.
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