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# [Code Smell 318 - Refactoring Dirty Code](https://maximilianocontieri.com/code-smell-318-refactoring-dirty-code?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You polish code that nobody touches while the real hotspots burn

Dec 28, 2025 · 6 min read · maximilianocontieri.com  
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I’m a senior software engineer loving clean code, and declarative designs. S.O.L.I.D. and agile methodologies fan.

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