essentialcodingstandards
nounUK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈkəʊdɪŋ ˈstændədz/
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈstændərdz/
The basic rules that help people write computer code that is clean and easy to understand.
Our teacher said essential coding standards help everyone read each other's programs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shared set of formatting rules that keeps a team's code looking the same.
The team agreed on essential coding standards so every file looks alike.
3. The safety rules that stop bugs and mistakes from getting into software.
Following essential coding standards caught the error before the app was released.
4. The basic habits a beginner must learn to write good programs.
Learning essential coding standards early makes future projects much easier.