> I've had a very similar experience in my career so far as a dev. My code used to be full of magic, auto-guessing things based on how methods are named, etc. I

> I've had a very similar experience in my career so far as a dev. My code used to be full of magic, auto-guessing things based on how methods are named, etc. I've moved away from that, it wastes more time than it saves. Speaking of magic or trying to be too clever with your code reminds me of the Grep Test [0], which I always try to conform. In the end it's not fun forcing others to deal with your magic. Remember: code is read way more often than it is written, so don't be lazy to type a bit more — help others. [0] http://jamie-wong.com/2013/07/12/grep-test/ http://jamie-wong.com/2013/07/12/grep-test/