moist-principle

M.O.I.S.T. Principle

The MOIST principles provide a balanced approach to writing code that prioritizes clarity, maintainability, and readability. While the DRY principle focuses on minimizing repetition, MOIST acknowledges the practical need for some redundancy to achieve these goals.

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100 - Meaningful

Ensure that the code has purpose and context, even if it means some repetition to enhance clarity.

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200 - Organized

Keep the code well-structured and easy to navigate, which might involve some necessary redundancy.

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300 - Intentional

Be deliberate with repetitions, understanding when they serve a functional or communicative purpose.

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400 - Simplified

Advocating for simplicity and clarity in code design and implementation.

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500 - Transparent

Make the code’s intentions clear, even if this means duplicating logic to make it more understandable.

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