Tautological calculation in constructor can affect arithmetic clarity
Summary
Unnecessary arithmetic operations carried out that cancel out.
Vulnerability Details
The constructor of the BaseGauge contract contains a tautological calculation when determining the nextPeriod in the constructor. The line uint256 nextPeriod = ((currentTime / _periodDuration) * _periodDuration) + _periodDuration; effectively results in the same value as currentTime + _periodDuration, which can lead to confusion for readers and maintainers of the code. This redundancy may obscure the intent of the calculation and could potentially introduce errors if modifications are made in the future.
To improve clarity and maintainability, it is recommended to simplify this calculation to directly compute the nextPeriod as currentTime + _periodDuration. This change will enhance the readability of the code and reduce the risk of misinterpretation.
Impact
Reduces code readability and increases computational cost for users.
Tools Used
Manual Review
Recommendations
Replace the tautological line with:
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