[wangweij]

After so many years, I've learned to not click on the maximize button at all. Just double click the title bar and it will fill the screen.

[FreakyT]

I personally have a utility installed that adds a Windows-esque "snap" functions, including maximization. That green button's behavior is a usability nightmare.

[ductionist]

Definitely - I use Moom for this purpose and can recommend it, https://manytricks.com/moom/

[makeset]

RightZoom (free): http://www.blazingtools.com/right_zoom_mac.html

Though I also tend to have ShiftIt or SizeUp installed and always use the keyboard shortcut instead.