Code Simplicity

Noun · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. The quality of code being straightforward, readable, and low in unnecessary complexity. In engineering culture simplicity is often treated as hard-won rather than naive, because simple code usually reflects disciplined tradeoffs.

    In plain English: The quality of code being simple and easy to understand.

    Example: "The rewrite improved code simplicity by removing abstractions that had made every ordinary change feel like spelunking."

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