I used to name variables in order to use them multiple times.
In Clojure, I tend to give a name to an expression, then use it once. #fp
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Replying to @jessitron
@jessitron Every time you name something in code is an opportunity to deceive and confuse the reader.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @hibikir1
@hibikir1@jessitron I wouldn't worry about deception as much as my own misperceptions. The coder probably gains nothing from my deception.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @nouswaves
@sebinsua@jessitron They lose from my deception. I will even deceive with names because the world changes after I finished writing1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @hibikir1
@hibikir1 @jessitron Oh, I probably got confused by thinking you meant deception as an active act done for personal gain. Seems fitting.
7:49 AM - 4 Aug 2014
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