code_style.md

Define a code style convention. Specially if you work with a team.

Be consistent with other people already working on your codebase.

[Naming Conventions are awesome](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naming_convention_(programming\)). They establish order, improve readability, and help teams be more productive.

Either if you decide to work alone or as a part of a team, adherence to code style conventions will make you a better programmer.

Some popular programming languages and their general styles:

• C

• C++

• C#

  • MSDN C# Coding Conventions
  • Aviva Solutions White Paper on Coding Guidelines
  • DoFactory C# Coding Standards and Naming Conventions

• Java

  • Code Conventions for the Java Programming Language
  • Android Code Style Guidelines for Contributors

• Javascript

  • Code Conventions for the Javascript Programming Language
  • Google Javascript Style Guide
  • Github Javascript Style Guide

• Objective-C

• Python

  • Python.org PEP8
  • Google Python Stye Guide

• Ruby

  • Github Ruby Style Guide
  • The Ruby Style Guide
  • Elements of Ruby Style

• Visual Basic .NET

  • Microsoft Consulting Services Naming Conventions for VB.NET
  • MSDN Visual Basic Conventions

References

• Stack Overflow - Is coding standard important?
• 5 Reasons code standards are essential