Best Practices for Developers

Code Organization 📁

• Modular Architecture: Split your codebase into reusable modules (e.g., utils, services, models)
• Consistent Naming: Use snake_case for variables/functions, camelCase for class names
• Documentation: Always include API docs (e.g., using Swagger)

Version Control ⚙️

• Commit Standards:
  • Use clear, concise commit messages
  • Follow Conventional Commits guidelines
• Branching Strategy: Implement Git flow or Trunk-Based Development

API Design 🌐

• RESTful Principles:
  • Use HTTP methods appropriately (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Follow HATEOAS for hypermedia
• Rate Limiting: Protect your endpoints with sensible throttling

Security 🔒

• Input Validation: Sanitize all user inputs
• Authentication: Use OAuth 2.0 or JWT for secure access
• Dependencies: Regularly update libraries via Snyk or Dependabot

For deeper insights, check our Development Tools guide.
🌟 Remember: Clean code is like a well-documented API – it's easier to maintain and scale!