Write code that optimizes for human readability and understanding. Complex expressions, while technically correct, can become difficult to understand and maintain over time. When facing complex logic, prefer explicit, step-by-step approaches over condensed one-liners. This applies particularly to nested expressions, complex conditionals, and list comprehensions. For example, instead of: ```python klass = next( (c for cond, c in COMPLIANCE_CLASS_MAP.get(provider_type, []) if cond(name)), GenericCompliance, ) ``` Consider a more readable approach: ```python klass = GenericCompliance # Default value for condition, cls in COMPLIANCE_CLASS_MAP.get(provider_type, []): if condition(name): klass = cls break ``` Other readability practices to follow: - Maintain consistent indentation patterns in conditional blocks - Ensure function names clearly represent their behavior (e.g., `get_` functions should return values, not modify state) - Use descriptive variable names, even if slightly longer - Break long statements into multiple lines with clear structure - Add explanatory comments for non-obvious logic Remember that code is read many more times than it's written. Optimizing for readability leads to fewer bugs and easier maintenance.