Code Reading · interview question
What is the clearest sign that code around dry runs and rule narration should be refactored?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. When the rule is no longer easy to trace, explain, or change without breaking nearby behavior.
Why
A refactor is justified when the code stops communicating its intent. Practice reading a real example through the branches and return values until the flow is easy to say out loud.
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