Interview of Gaël Renoux
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Claims that code as communication improves developer velocity by making intent explicit, not by mechanical refactoring. Shows that splitting a huge method into many tiny ones can increase cognitive load unless each extraction creates a true black box abstraction with a clear purpose. Recommends first-sentence comments that state the API-level intent, and prioritizes designing for the common case—developers who use the code—while reserving detailed comments for those who modify internals.
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