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.

Read the diff through each lens. Apply a finding only when behavior stays the same.