Code Style Guide Template

This template helps you establish consistent coding standards and style guidelines for development teams. It covers formatting, naming conventions, best practices, and automated enforcement strategies.

Sample Prompt

Create a code style guide for a JavaScript/TypeScript project:
- Formatting rules: indentation, line length, spacing
- Naming conventions: variables, functions, classes, files
- Code organization: imports, exports, module structure
- Comment and documentation standards
- ESLint and Prettier configuration
- Git commit message format and branching strategy

What This Template Covers

  • Formatting standards including indentation, spacing, and line length guidelines
  • Naming conventions for variables, functions, classes, and file organization
  • Code organization patterns for imports, exports, and module structure
  • Documentation requirements and comment formatting standards
  • Automated enforcement using linters, formatters, and pre-commit hooks
  • Language-specific guidelines and framework best practices

Best Practices

  1. Prioritize readability over personal preferences in style decisions
  2. Use automated tools to enforce style consistently across the codebase
  3. Document the reasoning behind style decisions for team understanding
  4. Start with established standards and customize as needed for your team
  5. Make style violations visible in code reviews and CI/CD pipelines
  6. Keep the guide concise and focus on the most impactful rules
  7. Update the guide regularly based on team feedback and evolution
  8. Provide examples of correct and incorrect code formatting

When to Use This Template

  • Establishing coding standards for new development teams
  • Standardizing existing codebases with inconsistent formatting
  • Onboarding new team members with clear style expectations
  • Setting up automated code quality checks and enforcement
  • Creating project-specific style guidelines for different languages

The Script

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