codeguidelines
nounUK /ˈkəʊd ˌɡaɪdlaɪnz/
US /ˈkoʊd ˌɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Rules that tell people how to write computer code the right way.
Our team follows codeguidelines so everyone's programs look the same.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written set of rules for how to behave or do something.
The school posted codeguidelines for using the computers.
3. Advice that helps programmers avoid mistakes.
Reading the codeguidelines helped her fix bugs faster.
4. Shared habits a group agrees to follow when working together.
The club's codeguidelines say to always test your work.