Code Formatting Best Practices

Code formatting enhances readability and maintainability of code. Follow these practical steps to format your code effectively:

Consistent Indentation:

• Use consistent indentation to create a hierarchical structure.
• Use 2 or 4 spaces (avoid tabs) for each indentation level.
• Align opening and closing curly braces vertically.

Proper Spacing:

• Leave a space after commas, semicolons, and assignment operators (=).
• Put spaces around logical operators (&&, ||, etc.).

Line Breaks:

• Insert line breaks to improve readability.
• Break long lines after operators to enhance comprehension.
• Avoid unnecessary line breaks that disrupt the flow of the code.

Example in JavaScript:

// Function to calculate sum of two numbers
const sum = (a, b) => {
  // Check if either number is null or undefined
  if (a == null || b == null) {
    throw new Error('Input cannot be null or undefined');
  }

  // Return the sum of the two numbers
  return a + b;
};

Benefits of Code Formatting:

• Improved readability: Easier to understand and follow code logic.
• Increased maintainability: Simplifies code changes and debugging.
• Enhanced collaboration: Makes it easier to collaborate with others on code projects.