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Coding Style

Writing code that is both clean and easy to read is one of the most essential practices in programming. The art of programming goes beyond merely writing code that works; it’s about crafting code that other developers (and your future self) can understand and maintain with ease. This is where coding style comes in — it transforms complex tasks into clear, well-organized code.

A well-defined coding style ensures that code is readable, maintainable, and bug-free. Let's look at some foundational syntax rules that can help us achieve a cleaner codebase 👇.

Function Parameters 👥 ➡️ Add a space between parameters. No space between function name and parentheses.
Curly Braces & Indentation 🎯 ➡️ Place { on the same line, with 2-space indentation inside blocks.
Spaces Around Operators ➕ ➡️ Add spaces around operators for readability.
Semicolons 🔚 ➡️ End each statement with a semicolon.
Logical Blocks 🧩 ➡️ Separate code sections with an empty line for clarity.
Arguments & Nested Calls 📞 ➡️ Add a space around arguments and within nested calls.
Line Length 📏 ➡️ Keep lines short (under 80-100 characters).
Error Messages ⚠️ ➡️ Give meaningful feedback for errors or unsupported cases.