Being 55, I undoubtedly have some cognitive decline compared to my 20s and 30s. Yes, I use more asserts. I also do many other things to keep my code simple, und

Being 55, I undoubtedly have some cognitive decline compared to my 20s and 30s. Yes, I use more asserts. I also do many other things to keep my code simple, understandable, and maintainable. I think the simpler explanation is that I'm learning how to write better software, having learned the hard way what doesn't work.