Reducing code volume is the smartest way to cut complexity and bugs
jimmykoppel · x · 2026-09-01
A developer argues that producing less code is the smartest strategy to reduce code slop. The approach suggests enforcing code reviews to continually shrink the codebase while maintaining low cyclomatic complexity, leading to fewer bugs and easier maintenance.
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