Best Programming Practices

• 1. Write Clean and Readable Code: Use meaningful variable and function names. Maintain consistent formatting and indentation.
• 2. Keep Functions Small: Each function should do one thing and do it well. This improves readability and reusability.
• 3. Use Version Control: Always use Git (or similar) to track changes, collaborate, and avoid loss of work.
• 4. Write Comments and Documentation: Explain the "why" behind complex code to help future developers (and your future self).
• 5. Handle Errors Gracefully: Use proper try/catch blocks and provide user-friendly feedback in case of failure.
• 6. Optimize for Performance: Avoid unnecessary computations and memory usage. Use efficient data structures and algorithms.
• 7. Validate User Input: Prevent bugs and security issues by validating and sanitizing all user inputs.
• 8. Write Tests: Unit and integration tests ensure your code works as intended and reduce bugs in production.
• 9. Don’t Repeat Yourself (DRY): Reuse logic where possible instead of duplicating code.
• 10. Practice Code Reviews: Review others’ code and have yours reviewed to learn and ensure quality.