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title: Keep code structure flat
domain: orchestration
topic: Code Style
language: Go
source: docker/compose
updated: 2024-07-10
url: https://awesomereviewers.com/reviewers/compose-keep-code-structure-flat/
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Maintain code readability by minimizing nesting depth and using appropriate control structures. Prefer flat code organization over deeply nested conditions. When dealing with multiple conditions:

1. Invert if statements to handle edge cases early
2. Use switch statements for multiple related conditions
3. Structure code to make the logic flow obvious

Example - Instead of:
```go
if condition {
    if nestedCondition {
        for name, s := range items {
            if deeplyNested {
                // actual logic
            }
        }
    }
}
```

Prefer:
```go
if !condition {
    return
}
if !nestedCondition {
    return
}
switch {
case condition1:
    // handle case
case condition2:
    // handle case
default:
    // handle default
}
```

This approach improves code readability, reduces cognitive load, and makes the code easier to maintain and debug.