What if the real test isn't your code but your restraint?
You've seen it. The loop is clean, but recursion would impress. The function holds, but a one-liner would shine. That moment isn't about skill.
It's about patience.
This isn't just a dev post. It's a reminder that clarity always outlasts cleverness. Premature optimization isn't just a technical misstep. It's a temptation to perform instead of serve.
If you build with care, write for others, and believe code should hold over time, this one's for you.
Read: The Cost of Premature Optimization: Discipline Before Cleverness
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Beautifully said....clarity is underrated👏