magic-value-elimination

To eliminate magic numbers and unexplained literals, replace them with named constants or enums. This process transforms values like `86400` into `SECONDS_PER_DAY`, enforcing the DRY principle and improving code clarity and maintainability.

A magic value is an unexplained numeric literal, string literal used for statuses, or ambiguous boolean parameter. You should replace magic values with named constants or enums when they reduce code readability and obscure the intent of conditional logic.

Replace string literals used for statuses and types by extracting them into named constants or enums. This enforces the DRY principle for values across your codebase, ensuring string statuses are clearly defined and preventing typos.

Yes, magic value elimination works with Python, TypeScript, and Go. It addresses common anti-patterns like "obvious numbers" and "only used once" literals across these languages by replacing them with appropriate named constants and enums.

The best way to handle ambiguous boolean parameters is to replace them with named constants or enums. Eliminating ambiguous booleans clarifies function arguments, transforming unclear true or false values into explicitly named configuration states.