reuse existing code

Before implementing new functionality, check if similar utilities or patterns already exist in the codebase. Consolidate duplicate logic and leverage existing libraries to maintain consistency and reduce maintenance overhead.

Key practices:

• Search the codebase for existing utilities before creating new ones (e.g., use existing ansi.Strip instead of implementing util.StripAnsi)
• Combine similar functionality rather than creating separate handlers (e.g., add ctrl+p to existing Up binding instead of creating separate CtrlP binding)
• Move expensive operations to appropriate lifecycle methods to avoid repeated execution in frequently called functions

Example:

// Instead of creating new utility
out := util.StripAnsi(fmt.Sprintf("%s", stdout))

// Reuse existing library
out := ansi.Strip(fmt.Sprintf("%s", stdout))

This approach improves code maintainability, reduces duplication, and ensures consistent patterns across the codebase.