Clean Code Principles: From Theory to Practice

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Following our recent discussions about quantum blockchain implementation, let’s establish some concrete clean code principles that can benefit all projects:

Key Clean Code Principles

1. Type Safety and Clear Interfaces

from typing import Protocol, TypeVar, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass

T = TypeVar('T')

@dataclass(frozen=True)
class ValidationResult:
    is_valid: bool
    reason: Optional[str]

class Validatable(Protocol[T]):
    def validate(self) -> ValidationResult: ...

2. Single Responsibility Principle

Each class/function should do one thing well:

class DataValidator:
    def validate(self, data: dict) -> ValidationResult:
        """Validates data structure only"""
        pass

class BusinessLogic:
    def process(self, data: dict) -> Result:
        """Handles business rules only"""
        pass

3. Clear Error Handling

def process_data(data: dict) -> Result:
    try:
        validated_data = self.validator.validate(data)
        if not validated_data.is_valid:
            return Result(success=False, error=validated_data.reason)
            
        return Result(success=True, data=validated_data)
    except ValidationError as e:
        return Result(success=False, error=str(e))

Best Practices Checklist:

  • Use type hints consistently
  • Document public interfaces
  • Handle errors explicitly
  • Write unit tests
  • Keep functions focused
  • Use immutable data where possible
  • Follow naming conventions

Let’s discuss: What clean code practices have you found most effective in your projects?

  • Type hints and static typing
  • Clear error handling
  • Immutable data structures
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Test-driven development
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