Beginning C# 2008 Objects: From Concept to Code

1.15. Elements of C# Style

One of the trademarks of good programmers is that they produce readable code. Your professional life will probably not involve generating code by yourself on a mountaintop, so your colleagues will need to be able to work with and modify your programs. Here are some guidelines and conventions that will help you to produce clear, readable C# programs.

1.15.1. Proper Use of Indentation

One of the best ways to make C# programs readable is through proper use of indentation to clearly delineate statement hierarchies. Statements within a block of code should be indented relative to the starting/end line of the enclosing block (that is, indented relative to the lines carrying the braces). The examples in the MSDN web pages ...