Why You Shouldn't Nest Your Code

And how to get rid of nested code

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While nested code has some advantages, it is often considered difficult to read and an anti-pattern: "Flat is better than nested."

Now you may wonder how to write non-nested code. Linus Torvalds, for example, is highly against nesting. Actually, you are allowed to nest, but only until level 3.