Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Nested if-else not converted to early returns -- causing very long indention

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Description

BEDaisy.sys.zip

In the screenshot, the code has a lot of indention and makes it harder to read as code goes on (not shown). They should be converted to early returns to reduce the indention and make the code more readable:

Screenshot 2024-07-20 at 12 50 03 PM

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Start by inspecting BEDaisy.sys.zip and the screenshot to locate the affected nested if-else code in the repository. Trace the surrounding behavior before refactoring; done means the relevant control flow uses early returns with less indentation while preserving existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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