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description: Refactor code while preserving behavior
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Refactor the following code. Goals:

1. **Preserve behavior** — No functional changes
2. **Reduce complexity** — Simplify logic, extract functions if needed
3. **Improve naming** — Clear, descriptive names
4. **Remove duplication** — DRY without over-abstracting
5. **Follow conventions** — Match the project's existing style

Show the refactored code with a brief explanation of each change.

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