>If you add a new column with a name longer than the existing columns, you have to space/tab out all the other lines so everything still lines up. Lots of unnecessary work.

In fact, as one who does this in practise, it takes but a few seconds extra. I think it's well worth the effort for the next time I need to look at the code.



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>>Why is the first one easier to maintain? To me, it's the inverse.
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>>>I prefer the first. It's easier to maintain. Also, if you're looking for readability, add white space around * and +