Code Styling Guide
Multi-language Best Practices
General Principles
- Write self-documenting code using clear, descriptive names
- Maintain consistent indentation throughout the codebase
- Keep lines of code at a reasonable length (typically 80-120 characters)
- Group related code together
- Include appropriate comments for complex logic
Language-Specific Guidelines
C# Style Guide
Naming Conventions
- Use PascalCase for:
- Class names: `public class CustomerService`
- Interface names (prefix with I): `public interface IRepository`
- Method names: `public void ProcessPayment()`
- Property names: `public string FirstName { get; set; }`
- Use camelCase for:
- Method parameters: `void ProcessPayment(decimal amount)`
- Local variables: `var currentUser = GetUser();`
- Use UPPER_CASE for constants: `const string DEFAULT_CONNECTION = "mysql"`
Code Structure
```csharp
public class OrderProcessor
private readonly IRepository _repository;
public OrderProcessor(IRepository repository)
_repository = repository;
public async Task<Order> ProcessOrderAsync(OrderRequest request)
if (request == null)
throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(request));
// Method implementation
```
### Java Style Guide
#### Naming Conventions
- Use PascalCase for:
- Class names: `public class UserService`
- Interface names: `public interface Repository`
- Use camelCase for:
- Method names: `public void processOrder()`
- Variables: `String firstName`
- Parameters: `void setName(String newName)`
- Use UPPER_CASE for constants: `static final String MAX_COUNT = "100"`
#### Code Structure
```java
public class UserService {
private final UserRepository repository;
public UserService(UserRepository repository) {
[Link] = repository;
public Optional<User> findUserById(Long id) {
if (id == null) {
throw new IllegalArgumentException("ID cannot be null");
return [Link](id);
```
### Python Style Guide
#### Naming Conventions
- Use snake_case for:
- Function names: `def process_payment():`
- Variable names: `first_name = "John"`
- Method names: `def get_user_by_id():`
- Use PascalCase for:
- Class names: `class UserService:`
- Use UPPER_CASE for constants: `MAX_CONNECTIONS = 100`
#### Code Structure
```python
class OrderProcessor:
def __init__(self, repository):
[Link] = repository
def process_order(self, order_request: OrderRequest) -> Order:
if not order_request:
raise ValueError("Order request cannot be None")
# Method implementation
```
### Best Practices for All Languages
#### Code Organization
1. Order of Class Members:
- Constants
- Fields/Properties
- Constructors
- Public Methods
- Private Methods
#### Spacing and Formatting
1. Use consistent indentation (spaces preferred over tabs)
2. Add blank lines to separate logical blocks of code
3. Keep one statement per line
4. Use spaces around operators: `x + y` instead of `x+y`
#### Documentation
1. Include XML/JavaDoc/Docstring comments for public APIs
2. Write clear, concise comments explaining "why" not "what"
3. Keep documentation up-to-date with code changes
#### Error Handling
1. Use appropriate exception types
2. Include meaningful error messages
3. Handle errors at the appropriate level
4. Log errors with sufficient context
### Version Control Best Practices
1. Write clear, descriptive commit messages
2. Make small, focused commits
3. Keep related changes together
4. Update documentation with code changes
### Additional Considerations
1. Code Reviews
- Review for style consistency
- Check for proper error handling
- Verify documentation updates
2. Performance
- Follow language-specific performance best practices
- Consider memory usage
- Optimize database queries
3. Testing
- Write unit tests for new code
- Maintain test coverage
- Test error conditions
