Why Less Code Isn't Always Better

Explore the balance between code efficiency and readability in this 12-minute conference talk from NDC Oslo 2025. Discover why overly "optimized" code can become a cryptic mess that's impossible to understand, even when it appears clever or elegant. Learn through humorous examples of code that's been reduced to unreadable one-liners and tricks that sacrifice clarity for brevity. Examine the fine line between making code efficient and maintaining its readability, and understand how to strike the right balance between elegance and clarity in your programming practices.