Strive for clarity by simplifying code expressions and reducing unnecessary complexity. Complex or verbose expressions decrease readability and increase the chance of errors during maintenance.
Strive for clarity by simplifying code expressions and reducing unnecessary complexity. Complex or verbose expressions decrease readability and increase the chance of errors during maintenance.
Key simplification practices:
// Simplified: PrecodeMachineDescriptor::Init(&g_cdacPlatformMetadata.precode);
2. **Use appropriate types** - Prefer language-native types for internal details:
```cpp
// Less appropriate for internal usage:
Volatile<BOOL> g_GCBridgeActive = FALSE;
// Better:
Volatile<bool> g_GCBridgeActive = false;
// Flattened and clearer: bool doInterpret = false; if ((g_interpModule != NULL) && (methodInfo->scope == g_interpModule)) doInterpret = true;
4. **Use parentheses in logical expressions** per coding guidelines:
```cpp
// Incorrect:
if (ins == INS_rcl_N || ins == INS_rcr_N || ins == INS_rol_N || ins == INS_ror_N)
// Correct:
if ((ins == INS_rcl_N) || (ins == INS_rcr_N) || (ins == INS_rol_N) || (ins == INS_ror_N))
// Extract to helper: emitMoveIfZeroImmediate(retReg, op1->GetRegNum(), attr);
6. **Collapse related conditionals** into helper functions:
```cpp
// Verbose:
if (IsAVXVNNIInstruction(ins) || IsAVXVNNIINT8Instruction(ins) || IsAVXVNNIINT16Instruction(ins))
// Better:
if (IsAvxVnniFamilyInstruction(ins))
Simpler code is easier to read, test, and maintain.
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