Does code cleanliness affect coding agents? A controlled minimal-pair study

A study investigated the impact of code cleanliness on coding agents, finding that it can affect their performance. The study used a controlled minimal-pair approach to analyze the effects of clean and dirty code. The results suggest that clean code is beneficial for coding agents. This study matters for software development teams as it highlights the importance of code maintenance. To apply this knowledge, developers should prioritize code cleanliness in their projects.