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May 17, 2024 · Backend Development

How Quantitative Code Simplification Boosted Our Backend System Efficiency

This article explains how a data‑driven approach to code reduction—measuring function usage, weighting functions, and prioritizing deletions—enabled a large‑scale backend coupon system to cut code‑review effort by up to 40%, improve readability, and manage the high risks of refactoring.