Programming is a craft that involves writing code to solve problems. Writing code that lasts is another. We've all felt like a fool when revisiting old code, even our own, and wondering, "What did I do that for?" Clean code is not about creating something perfect, but about creating code that is easy to read, understand and maintain, and that doesn't create a headache for you (or your colleagues) in the future. Let's explore 7 principles of clean code that can help take your code to the next level. 1. Meaningful Variable & Function Names Avoid names like x, temp, or data. Instead, use names that clearly describe purpose. # Too much responsibility def process_user_data (): validate () save () send_email () # Better separation def validate_user (): def save_user (): def send_email (): Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode 2.…