Coding Standards

These coding standards are guidelines for writing consistent, readable, and maintainable code in the OPEN-EDU Server project. Adhering to these standards helps ensure that the codebase remains clean and accessible to all contributors.

• 1. General Guidelines
• 2. Naming Conventions
• 3. Code Organization
• 4. Documentation
• 5. Formatting
• 6. Comments
• 7. Testing
• 8. Error Handling
• 9. Security

1. General Guidelines

• Follow the principles of clean code.
• Write code that is easy to understand and maintain.
• Keep functions and methods small and focused on a single responsibility.

2. Naming Conventions

• Use descriptive and meaningful names for variables, functions, and classes.
• Follow the language-specific naming conventions for the programming language used in the project.
• Avoid single-letter variable names unless used as loop counters.

3. Code Organization

• Organize code into logical modules and directories.
• Follow a consistent file structure.
• Avoid large monolithic files.

4. Documentation

• Include meaningful comments explaining complex parts of the code.
• Write clear and concise inline documentation.
• Provide a README.md file with information on how to install, configure, and run the project.

5. Formatting

• Use consistent indentation (spaces or tabs) throughout the codebase.
• Follow the specific formatting guidelines of the programming language used in the project.
• Configure the project with an editorconfig file to maintain consistent formatting.

6. Comments

• Use comments sparingly and only when necessary.
• Avoid redundant or obvious comments.
• Update comments when code changes to ensure accuracy.

7. Testing

• Write unit tests for critical functionality.
• Ensure that all tests pass before submitting changes.
• Use a consistent testing framework.

8. Error Handling

• Implement proper error handling for critical operations.
• Avoid using generic catch-all statements.
• Log errors with sufficient information for debugging.

9. Security

• Follow best practices for security in the programming language and frameworks used.
• Regularly update dependencies to patch security vulnerabilities.
• Perform code reviews with a focus on security.

Adhering to these coding standards will contribute to a clean, maintainable, and collaborative codebase. It is essential that all contributors follow these guidelines to ensure consistency and quality throughout the project.