Dev Tools · 15h ago
Clean Code: Name Functions Clearly, Keep Them Focused
A developer recounts struggling with a 200-line function called handleStuff() that hid bugs. The solution: name functions to reveal intent (e.g., calculateTotalPrice()) and assign each a single responsibility. This approach makes code self-documenting and easier to debug.
Meridian48 take
Solid advice for junior devs, but experienced teams already know this—the real challenge is enforcing it in legacy codebases.
clean-codefunction-naming