← Software Engineering & SDLC learning pathSoftware Engineering & SDLC · Module 6 of 10
Coding standards and quality
Write clean, readable and maintainable code.
📖 Key ideas
- Follow style guides (PEP 8, Google Java Style).
- Meaningful names, small functions, comments explaining why.
- Principles: DRY, KISS, YAGNI.
- Code reviews catch defects and share knowledge.
- Static analysis and linters enforce quality.
💡 Real-life example: Clean code is a tidy kitchen: anyone can walk in and cook without searching for utensils.
DRYDon't Repeat Yourself
KISSKeep It Simple
YAGNIYou Aren't Gonna Need It
Code reviewPeers checking code