Clean Code

Principles for transforming "code that works" into "code that is clean" — code that can be read, understood, and enhanced by any developer.

"Code is clean if it can be understood easily — by everyone on the team." — Dave Thomas

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Writing new code and choosing names, function signatures, structure
• Reviewing pull requests for readability and maintainability
• Refactoring legacy code or reducing complexity
• Identifying and fixing code smells
• Improving team code standards

Rule Categories