The Don't Repeat Yourself (DRY) architecture pattern is a software development principle that encourages programmers to avoid duplicating code wherever possible. The DRY principle asserts that "every piece of knowledge or logic should have a single, unambiguous representation within a system." This means that developers should aim to eliminate redundancy in their codebase by creating reusable components that can be shared across different parts of the system. By following the DRY principle, developers can improve the maintainability, readability, and scalability of their codebase while minimizing the risk of introducing bugs or inconsistencies.
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