Here are essential coding best practices to improve code quality and maintainability:

📌 1. Consistent Code Style

  • Use Prettier or ESLint for automatic formatting
  • Follow PEP8 for Python or Google Style Guides for other languages
  • Example: 
    def example_function(param1, param2):
    return param1 + param2
Code Structure

🧠 2. Write Clean, Readable Code

  • Use meaningful variable and function names (e.g., calculate_total instead of ct)
  • Avoid deep nesting; flatten logic with helper functions
  • Tip: Always ask, "Would a stranger understand this code?"
Naming Conventions

📝 3. Document Your Code

  • Add comments for complex logic or non-obvious decisions
  • Use docstrings for functions and modules
  • Example: 
    /**
 * Calculates the sum of two numbers
 * @param {number} a - First number
 * @param {number} b - Second number
 * @returns {number} Sum
 */
function add(a, b) { ... }
Code Comments

🧬 4. Version Control with Git

  • Commit frequently with descriptive messages
  • Use branches for new features and pull requests for code reviews
  • Follow atomic commits (one logical change per commit)
  • Explore our Git Guide for advanced tips

🛡️ 5. Security Best Practices

  • Sanitize user inputs to prevent injection attacks
  • Use HTTPS for all API endpoints
  • Follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines for web security
Security Best Practices

📚 6. Expand Your Knowledge

  • Check out our Coding Standards guide for language-specific rules
  • Learn about debugging techniques here

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