"This code isn't readable".
Have you heard this before? What does it mean? Is "readability" merely a subjective tool for dismissal? Or are there useful, objective aspects around the concept?
To write readable code, you must first understand what the term actually means. Therefore, we will dissect what programmers intend to say when they talk about code readability.
Breaking it Down
When someone says "I like readable code," ultimately what they mean is they like code that they can understand. Naturally, that makes it subjective. But is it entirely subjective? Let's break it down and