Refactor for Readability

Refactor code for readability without over-engineering — focused on naming, structure, and clarity.

refactoringcross-modelcode-quality

Prompt

Refactor this {{language}} code to improve readability without changing behavior:

```
{{paste your code}}
```

Priorities:
1. Extract unclear logic into well-named functions
2. Replace magic numbers/strings with named constants
3. Simplify nested conditionals
4. Improve variable names to reveal intent

Show the refactored code with brief comments explaining each change. Do NOT add unnecessary abstractions or change the public API.

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Why this prompt works

The 'Do NOT add unnecessary abstractions' constraint prevents both models from over-engineering. Priority ordering focuses effort on highest-impact changes.

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