Refactor.mdc

Refactor the following Python code with the following goals:

1. Remove unnecessary code:

   • Delete unused variables, imports, functions, and classes.
   • Eliminate dead code paths (unreachable branches, always-true/false conditions).

2. Remove unnecessary comments:

   • Strip comments that only restate what the code does.
   • Keep only comments that add real insight (e.g., non-obvious behavior or intent).

3. Reduce code size while preserving functionality:

   • Inline trivial variables and expressions when it improves clarity.
   • Use Python built-ins and idioms (list/dict comprehensions, any/all, etc.) to reduce verbosity.
   • Replace verbose conditionals with shorter equivalents (ternary expressions, short-circuiting).
   • Collapse nested if/else blocks when possible.
   • Eliminate redundant return statements.
   • Prefer f-strings for formatting.
   • Combine duplicate logic into concise helpers or inline where shorter.

4. General rules:

   • Ensure the refactored code is fully functional and equivalent.
   • Follow PEP8, but prioritize brevity and clarity over formality.
   • The output must be the most compact and idiomatic version possible.