Refactoring 013 - Eliminating Repeated Code with DRY Principles

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Learn how to eliminate repeated code, enhance maintainability, and create a single source of truth with our DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principles.
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Duplicated code is a severe code smell; it leads to maintainability problems and ripple effects. Start by identifying behavior duplication. extract it into reusable functions or classes, reducing redundancy, creating a single source of truth, and simplifying future updates. Refactoring isn't a one-time event; it's an ongoing process.