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# [The Squint Test: How I fix Code that looks like a Grey Brick](https://doogal.dev/the-squint-test-how-i-fix-code-that-looks-like-a-grey-brick?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Your code works, but is it readable? Learn the "Squint Test" and why whitespace is the most important syntax for your brain.

Dec 24, 2025 · 3 min read · doogal.dev  
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