Faster Code Doesn't Mean Each Line Isn't Still a Liability
Writing code is cheaper than ever. That doesn't change the fact that every line you keep around still costs you something.
Just because you can write code faster doesn't mean that each line of code isn't still a liability.
Always a nice feeling on a Friday to wipe away old junk you don't need anymore.
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