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Mehrdad khodaverdi
Mehrdad khodaverdi

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🧼 Clean Code in JavaScript

1️⃣ Use Clear and Meaningful Names

Choose names that clearly explain what something is or what it does.Good names reduce confusion and make your work easier to understand.

2️⃣ Keep Things Small and Focused

A clean project is made of small pieces.Each function, file, or module should have one job.Small parts are easier to read, test, and fix.

3️⃣ Don’t Create Abstractions Too Early

Avoid creating utilities, hooks, or services before you actually need them.Wait until a pattern appears multiple times.This keeps your project simple instead of over-engineered.

4️⃣ Use Modern JavaScript Features

New language features help you write safer and cleaner logic.They reduce bugs, remove unnecessary checks, and make the code easier to read.

5️⃣ Keep Formatting Consistent

Consistency is a big part of clean code.Use the same spacing, style, and structure throughout the whole project.A consistent style makes teamwork easier and reduces mistakes.

6️⃣ Write Comments That Explain “Why”

Comments should describe the reason behind a decision —not what the code is doing.Explain the intention, not the action.This helps future developers (and your future self).

7️⃣ Handle Errors Softly and Safely

Clean code expects that things might fail.Good error handling creates stable, predictable behavior.Apps feel more professional when they fail gracefully.

✨ Final Message

Clean code is not about perfection.It’s about clarity, simplicity, and communication.When your code is easy to understand, everything becomes easier:maintenance, teamwork, scaling — even debugging.

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