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Shehzad Hussain
Shehzad Hussain

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KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid

Today, we're going to talk about *the KISS principle in JavaScript. *

It's all about simplifying your JavaScript code. You:

reduce bugs

enhance readability

improve maintainability

You will save time and effort in the long run.

Many devs struggle with overly complex code, leading to confusion and errors. Embracing simplicity prevents these pitfalls and streamlines your development process.

Keep It Simple, Stupid = Simplicity = Smoother Development & Easier Maintenance

Keep the code easy to read and understand.

If you keep the code simple, you'll make it easier for all people to fix things when they go wrong.

Don’t make your code too smart.

Make it simple. You and your teammates will thank you in the future when maintaining the code or adding new features.

Here are some simple code examples to see how to apply this principle:

Arrow Functions

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Short-Circuit Evaluation

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Implicit Return

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Default Parameters

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Simple functions

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Avoiding Complex Functions

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Using Built-in Functions

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Avoiding Old 'for' Loop

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Destructuring

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Spread Operator

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Async/Await over Promises

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Map, Filter, Reduce

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Template Literals

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Conclusion

Embracing the KISS principle in your JavaScript coding practices can significantly improve your productivity and code quality.**

By keeping it simple, you'll write better code and make y*our development process more enjoyable and efficient.*

So, next time you're tempted to overcomplicate things…

Remember: Keep It Simple!

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