How to Find the Stinky Parts of Your Code [Part XLV]
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In this series of code smell articles, five common coding issues are highlighted in each installment. The covered code smells include "Missing Break in Switch," which emphasizes the importance of "break" statements in switch cases to avoid hidden defects and enhance code readability. "Comma Operator" cautions against its misuse in JavaScript, advocating for its use primarily within loops. "Racial Naming" addresses the need to replace terms with racial connotations, like "whitelist" and "blacklist," with more inclusive alternatives. "Deodorant Comments" stress the importance of writing clean, self-explanatory code instead of using comments to excuse poor code quality. Lastly, "Pass by Reference" warns against passing arguments by reference, as it can lead to unexpected results and side effects, suggesting the use of argument copying and constants to enhance code reliability. These articles aim to improve code quality and readability.