How can software developers integrate good coding practices?

A software programmer is expected to practice good coding habits to ensure every code is optimized, error-free, readable and self-explanatory. Just like mathematics, programming also has certain formulas which escort to productive results. Therefore, some practices in coding, if approached correctly, can give a common ground to programmers for creating understandable codes.

Mentioned below are some suggestions for good coding practices that the community of developers should follow-

1. Follow naming conventions
Under naming conventions, style of writing has importance. The code-writing style must incorporate features such as capitalization, punctuation, identifiers and symbols. For better understanding, compare how “Variable Name” can be written in both camel case and snake case writing styles.

Camel case - variableName
Snake case – variable_name

In essence, naming conventions set boundaries that enable coders to write and understand codes effectively.

2. Keep the code simple
Developers should make sure to create codes that are easy to read by humans. It is well understood that a good code has one simple purpose and if other developers are unable to decipher the code, then it simply means the code is not good enough. Allowing others to share their perspective about the code will enhance the coder’s programmer writing skills.

3. Follow DRY principle
DRY stands for ' Don't Repeat Yourself' which simply means avoid repetition and create reusable codes. To follow DRY principle, one must avoid confusing lengthy methods and create smaller units of code and reusing these pieces of knowledge in other places. Before becoming a good coder one must be a quality thinker. A good code comprises good ideas and logic.


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