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Names convention areas and enforcement methods but does not specify detailed rules for any one language.

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A coding standard is a documented set of rules and conventions for writing source code consistently and maintainably.

Coding standards are shared conventions for writing consistent, maintainable code. Teams can agree on rules for naming, formatting, comments, and error handling. section 12.2.1

Put the standards into practice by:

Establishing clear expectations together as a team. section 12.2.1
Using peer code reviews and automated tools to check consistency and encourage ownership. section 12.2.1
Checking compliance with company-approved standards when reviewing code and development tools. section 10.1.4

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