# Dead Code

> Code that is never executed or used.

- **Category**: Code Smells
- **Subcategory**: dispensables
- **Canonical URL**: https://designpattern.fyi/code_smells/dead-code/

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## Description
'**Intent**: Identify and remove code that is no longer used or executed.

**Context**: You have functions, classes, or variables that are never called or referenced. They clutter the codebase and confuse readers.

**Solution**: Remove dead code using IDE tools or manual analysis. If unsure, use version control to safely delete and test.'



## Use Cases
Use when code is never executed or referenced.









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**Reference**: [Original Source](https://refactoring.guru/smells/dead-code)