prefer idiomatic patterns

Choose language-native methods and control structures that make code more readable and maintainable. Use built-in functions instead of manual implementations, select appropriate control flow structures, and write explicit code that clearly communicates intent.

Examples of preferred patterns:

• Use char.repeat(max) instead of manual string concatenation loops
• Use switch statements instead of multiple if-else chains when handling discrete values
• Use explicit return statements in cleanup functions: return () => { cleanup(); }; rather than return () => cleanup(); when you don’t want to return the cleanup function’s result
• Use cleaner import paths that leverage package.json configuration

This approach reduces cognitive load, leverages language features effectively, and makes code intentions clearer to other developers.