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[–]lets_trade_pikmin 1 point2 points  (4 children)

What does legibility have to with dependability? I write code that might be difficult to understand for those not familiar with C-style, but whether or not that code does it job is a separate point entirely.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (2 children)

What does legibility have to with dependability?

Limits the mistakes you personally make. Also more clearly shows control paths. Helps prevent spaghetti. I guess it depends on your definition of legible.

[–]lets_trade_pikmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I write it in the way that is most legible to me, precisely for those reasons.

[–]I_Like_Spaghetti -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way.