codingstandard
nounUK /ˈkəʊdɪŋ ˈstændəd/
US /ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈstændərd/
A coding standard is a set of rules that tells people how to write computer code the same, neat way.
Our team follows a coding standard so everyone's code looks alike.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal document that lists the required rules for writing software in an organization.
The company's coding standard is posted on the wiki for all new developers.
3. A shared agreement among programmers about how to format and structure code.
They agreed on a coding standard before starting the group project.
4. A set of quality rules used to check that code is safe and easy to read.
The build failed because the code broke the coding standard.