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In the talk "Little Snippets" presented by Xavier Noria at EuRuKo 2016, the focus is on the finer details in coding practices that contribute to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

The main topic centers around the subjective nature of coding preferences and styles, drawing on personal experiences in programming and code review. Noria emphasizes the importance of understanding that coding is not a black-and-white discipline, and a significant portion of coding practices is driven by personal intuition and preferences.

Key points discussed throughout the talk include:
- **Subjectivity in Coding**: Noria stresses that coding conventions often arise from individual preferences that can vary significantly among programmers. Acknowledging this subjectivity can help foster better discussions about code quality and practices.
- **Conciseness**: He emphasizes the value of writing concise code, which translates not only to fewer lines of code but also to improved performance. By using specific API calls, developers can streamline their code without unnecessary complexity.
- **Readability and Maintainability**: Noria discusses the principle that writing clear, readable, and maintainable code is crucial for future developers who may work on the codebase. Techniques include avoiding redundant constructs and simplifying expressions where possible.
- **Coding Conventions**: The importance of following conventional coding practices in Ruby is noted. For example, using self redundancy is often unnecessary, and best practices should guide method definitions to enhance clarity.
- **Empathy in Coding**: Developers are encouraged to write code that is intuitive and easier for others to maintain, emphasizing the need for clear documentation and thoughtful variable naming.
- **Code Structure and Organization**: Noria discusses the significance of structuring code logically to align with how a reader would understand it, thus enhancing navigability and comprehension throughout the codebase.
- **Tools for Imposing Standards**: He recommends tools like RuboCop, which can help maintain consistency in coding styles and practices across a project.

The talk concludes with a reminder of the collaborative nature of programming, encouraging developers to reflect on their practices and improve their craft continuously. Noria thanks the community for ongoing contributions to coding languages, attributing the evolution of code quality to shared knowledge and effort, ultimately inspiring better coding practices among peers.

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