C++

5    Good Code, 1st Dan: Writing Readable Code

Now you have learned a lot about the syntax of C++ and what a program can look like. But what should it look like? At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how you format your code, but there are advantages to sticking to certain conventions to make it easier to understand the source code. This is important, of course, because the source code itself is a central means of communication between the programmers involved. And now for the surprise: it is probably you that will read your own program the most. Experience has shown that it’s “helpful” (an understatement) to understand your own code.

To make this easier, you should primarily adopt conventions that you adhere to yourself. Consistent style is ...