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Coding Standards for C#

 

Coding Standards in C# by Ziggy Rafiq


Coding Standards in C#

Overview

The purpose of this document is to define a set of coding standards for C# projects. The purpose of these standards is to ensure consistency, readability, and maintainability of the codebase. The coding standards described in this document apply to all projects and codes developed by the organization.

Naming Conventions

  • Class names should be written in PascalCase.
  • Method names should be written in PascalCase.
  • Variable names should be written in camelCase.
  • Constants should be written in ALL_CAPS and separated by underscores.
  • Namespaces should be written in PascalCase.

Formatting

  • Use 4 spaces for indentation.
  • Braces should be on a new line and aligned with the code block.
  • Put a space before and after every operator.
  • Put a blank line between methods to increase readability.

Comments

  • Write comments for all methods, classes, and complex blocks of code.
  • Use XML documentation comments for public members.
  • Use inline comments when necessary to explain complex logic.

Exception Handling

  • Use try-catch blocks for handling exceptions.
  • Catch specific exceptions whenever possible.
  • Always make sure to log the exceptions in a centralized manner.
  • Do not catch exceptions just to hide them; instead, let them propagate.

Code Review

  • All code changes should be reviewed by at least one other team member.
  • Code reviews should be performed before committing changes to the code repository.
  • Feedback should be constructive and aim to improve the quality of the code.

Final Thoughts 

Adherence to these coding standards is crucial for ensuring the quality and maintainability of the codebase. Deviation from these standards may be necessary in some cases, but it should be done with caution and a clear justification. It is the responsibility of every member of the development team to follow these coding standards.

 

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