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OpenMarketplace - Style Guide

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this project! We appreciate everyone who puts in the effort to better this project.

This style guide serves as a reference for developers contributing to the OpenMarketplace project. Consistent coding styles and guidelines are essential for maintainability and readability of the codebase. Please adhere to the guidelines outlined in this document when making contributions.

Table of Contents

General Guidelines

  • Write clean, readable, and maintainable code.
  • Follow the principle of DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself).
  • Aim for code simplicity and avoid unnecessary complexity.
  • Strive for consistent and meaningful variable and function names.
  • Keep lines of code within a reasonable length (80-120 characters).
  • Use comments to explain complex logic or non-obvious code sections.

Naming Conventions

  • Use descriptive and meaningful names for variables, functions, classes, and files.
  • Follow the standard naming conventions for the programming language used in the project.
  • Prefer clarity over brevity in naming. Avoid overly abbreviated or cryptic names.
  • Follow PSR-12 rules when contributing the project.

Code Formatting

  • Use consistent indentation (spaces or tabs) throughout the codebase.
  • Configure your code editor to use a standardized indentation size (e.g., 4 spaces).
  • Use a consistent line-ending style (e.g., Unix style: LF).
  • Remove trailing whitespace at the end of lines.
  • Maintain a consistent code style within each file and across the entire codebase.

Documentation

  • Document code to provide clarity and understanding.
  • Use clear and concise comments to explain the purpose and functionality of code blocks.

Testing

  • Write unit tests for all significant functionality.
  • Ensure that the tests cover a wide range of input cases, including edge cases and error conditions.
  • Follow the project's established testing framework and conventions.
  • Maintain a high test coverage to ensure code stability and reliability.

Version Control

  • Follow Git best practices, such as using descriptive commit messages, creating meaningful branch names, and regularly pulling changes from the main branch.
  • Avoid committing large binary files or sensitive information to the repository.
  • Use proper branching strategies, such as feature branches or Git flow, to organize and manage development.

Dependencies

  • Clearly define and document project dependencies, including libraries, frameworks, and external tools.
  • Specify dependency versions to ensure consistent behavior across different environments.
  • Regularly update and review dependencies to ensure security and compatibility.

Conclusion

Adhering to this style guide will ensure a consistent and well-maintained codebase for the OpenMarketplace project. Consistency in coding styles, naming conventions, code formatting, documentation, testing, version control, and dependency management will contribute to better collaboration among developers and make the project more maintainable and readable.

Remember to review and update this style guide periodically as the project evolves. By following these guidelines, we can create high-quality code and foster a positive development environment.

Thank you for your contributions to the OpenMarketplace project!