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> it merely states a fact that could be observed by reading the source code In 4 characters it clarifies something that could take 300 lines, 10 nested ifs, l
by t-writescode 11mo ago
> it merely states a fact that could be observed by reading the source code
In 4 characters it clarifies something that could take 300 lines, 10 nested ifs, loops, etc; and, that trust disappears the moment someone, later down in the code *does* change the value.
Clarified intent, nearness-to-declaration, and linted protection are real benefits.