universalprogrammingrule

noun
UK /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ruːl/

A rule that every computer programmer everywhere should follow.

Keeping your code easy to read is a universal programming rule.

SYNONYMS

coding standardcommon coding principleglobal programming guidelineuniversal coding convention

RELATED WORDS

best practicecode styleconventionguidelinestandard

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A basic rule that applies to all programming languages.

Avoiding infinite loops is a universal programming rule in every language.

3. A shared agreement among programmers about how to write good code.

Naming variables clearly is a universal programming rule that teams agree on.

4. A principle that helps programs work correctly on any computer.

Testing your code before sharing it is a universal programming rule.