I try to structure functions and validations like this in a early-return list at the top of a function. if(val <= someconstant) return; //not valid

I try to structure functions and validations like this in a early-return list at the top of a function. if(val <= someconstant) return; //not valid if(!(condition2 || condition3)) return; //not allowed ... The author mentions this technique as well. I find it particularly useful in controller API functions because it makes the code a lot more auditable (any time I see the same set of conditions repeating a lot, I consider whether they are a good candidate for middleware). I try to explain this to newer developers and they just don't get it, or give me eyerolls. Maybe sending them this article will help.