By default, it’s difficult to follow the rule of writing simple, readable code. We want to show how smart we are, how we can write something that others cannot

By default, it’s difficult to follow the rule of writing simple, readable code. We want to show how smart we are, how we can write something that others cannot do. It is in our nature. Over time, when we gain experience and self-confidence, we begin to appreciate the simple and understandable code. Another, more difficult, way is to consciously apply the “avoid smart code” rule and follow it every time you solve a problem with code