The Art of Clean Code: Writing Readable and Maintainable JavaScript

## Why Clean Code Matters Clean code is not just about making code work. It's about writing code that is easy to read, understand, and maintain by other developers (or your future self). ### Principles of Clean Code - **Meaningful Names:** Variables, functions, and classes should have names that reveal their purpose. - **Single Responsibility Principle:** A function or class should do one thing and do it well. - **Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY):** Avoid duplicating code. Abstract it into reusable functions or components. - **Comments are a Last Resort:** Code should be self-documenting. Use comments to explain *why*, not *what*. ```javascript // Bad function getStuff(user) { //... } // Good function fetchUserPosts(user) { //... } ``` ## A Worthy Investment Writing clean code takes time and discipline, but it pays off in the long run with fewer bugs, easier onboarding for new team members, and a more robust codebase.