Introduction to Code Consistency

Get to know the importance of code consistency for a new team.

In the past ten years, programmers have made tremendous strides in craftsmanship. Collectively, we’re paying more attention to code structure, testing, types, and more because these concepts matter. New adopters might not have enough experience to completely control every implementation detail, but they can embrace code consistency.

Whether working with a big, mature team or a small, young team, establish a baseline so that the code stays fresh, and the coding stays fun. It’s natural that technical debt accrues more quickly as inexperienced programmers learn the best ways to write code ...