softwareconventions
nounUK /ˈsɒftweə kənˈvɛnʃənz/
US /ˈsɔftwɛr kənˈvɛnʃənz/
Agreed ways that people write computer programs so everyone can understand them.
The team follows software conventions so their code is easy to read.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Common ways that software programs behave or are set up.
The app follows software conventions for saving files.
3. Rules a group of programmers agree to use when working together.
New members learn the software conventions during their first week.
4. Standard patterns used in building and organizing computer programs.
Good software conventions make it easier to fix bugs.