Simplify

Simplify code by making intent easier to see without changing behavior.

Rules

• Preserve behavior. Do not change outputs, side effects, timing assumptions, public APIs, or error behavior unless asked.
• Prefer clear flow over clever expressions.
• Prefer names that explain intent over comments that explain mechanics.
• Remove code that no longer earns its place: dead branches, unused parameters, duplicate logic, speculative options, and redundant wrappers.
• Keep related logic together. Split code only when the new boundary has a clear name and purpose.
• Match the surrounding style. Do not reformat or modernize unrelated code.

What to simplify

Look for changes that make the next reader do less work: