Code Organization

Modular Programming

Split code into small, reusable modules or functions, with each module responsible for doing only one thing.
Use clear module structure and directory structure to organize code, making it easier to navigate.

Naming Conventions

Use meaningful and consistent naming conventions so that the purpose of variables, functions, and classes can be understood from their names.
Follow naming conventions, such as CamelCase for class names and snake_case for function and variable names.

Code Comments

Add comments to complex code segments to explain the code's functionality and logic.
Use block comments (/.../) and line comments (//) to distinguish different types of comments.

Code Formatting

Use consistent code style and formatting rules, and automatically format code with tools like Prettier or Black.
Use blank lines, indentation, and spaces to improve code readability.

Documentation

Docstrings

Use docstrings at the beginning of each module, class, and function to explain its purpose, parameters, and return values.
Choose a consistent docstring format, such as Google Style, NumPy/SciPy Style, or Sphinx Style.

Automated Documentation Generation

Use tools like Sphinx, Doxygen, or JSDoc to automatically generate documentation from code.
Keep documentation and code synchronized to ensure documentation is always up-to-date.

README File

Include a detailed README file in the root directory of each project, explaining the project's purpose, installation steps, usage, and examples.
Write README files using Markdown syntax to make them easy to read and maintain.

Tools

IDE

Use powerful IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, or IntelliJ, leveraging their code autocomplete, error checking, and debugging features.
Configure IDE plugins, such as linters (e.g., ESLint, Pylint) and code formatters.