Progress Isn’t Lines of Code

If you’re counting lines, you’re missing the point.

Some of my proudest commits are the ones that delete more than they add. Progress in code is about clarity, not quantity. The less you write, the less you have to debug later.

It’s tempting to equate effort with output, but the real magic happens when you make things simpler, not just bigger. Refactoring, pruning, and cleaning up — those are the unsung victories that keep projects healthy.

And your future self will thank you.