The Joy of Deleting Code

The Joy of Deleting Code

Explore the art of code deletion and optimization in this 23-minute EuroPython 2020 conference talk. Discover approaches to identifying and removing unnecessary code, learn about tools that can assist in the process, and gain insights from real-world project experiences. Delve into the challenges of detecting unused code in Python, particularly when dealing with dynamic method calls and non-Python configuration files. Examine strategies for improving code efficiency beyond automated tools and discuss the benefits of streamlining codebases for better maintainability and performance.