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"Clean code" is a cult — how much does readability actually hurt performance?
As AI-driven code generation tools prioritize speed over readability, the 2026 developer faces a real trade-off between maintainable code and raw performance. Cast your vote on whether clean code practices are worth the runtime cost.
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