codingrules
nounUK /ˈkəʊdɪŋ ruːlz/
US /ˈkoʊdɪŋ ruːlz/
Rules that tell you how to write computer code the right way.
Our teacher gave us codingrules to follow when we build our first game.
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2. A set of agreed ways a team writes and shares code.
The team wrote codingrules so everyone's code looks the same.
3. Safety or fairness rules for making computer programs.
The club has codingrules about keeping players' information private.
4. Steps or patterns a program must follow to work correctly.
If you break the codingrules, the program may stop working.