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# [The Sleep-Deprived Senior Test: Why I Hate Your "Magic Numbers"](https://doogal.dev/the-sleep-deprived-senior-test-why-i-hate-your-magic-numbers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

"Magic Numbers" are context vampires that destroy code readability. Learn how to pass the Sleep-Deprived Senior Test by writing self-documenting code.

Dec 19, 2025 · 3 min read · doogal.dev  
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