Short-circuit don't use conditionals

Author: ryanmcdermott

README.md

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 ### Don't add unneeded context
 If your class/object name tells you something, don't repeat that in your
 variable name.
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+### Short-circuiting is cleaner than conditionals
+
+**Bad:**
+```javascript
+function createMicrobrewery(name) {
+  var breweryName;
+  if (name) {
+    breweryName = name;
+  } else {
+    breweryName = 'Hipster Brew Co.';
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Good**:
+```javascript
+function createMicrobrewery(name) {
+  var breweryName = name || 'Hipster Brew Co.'
+}
+```
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+
 ## **Functions**
 ### Limit the amount of function parameters (2 or less)
 Use an object if you are finding yourself needing a lot of parameters.