1. Thou shalt comment thy code: Always add comments to explain your code. Future you (or others) will thank you for the clarity.
2. Thou shalt use meaningful names: Choose descriptive names for variables, functions, and classes. Clarity is key to understanding code.
3. Thou shalt format thy code properly: Consistently indent code, use proper spacing, and follow a consistent coding style. It makes code easier to read and maintain.
4. Thou shalt test thy code: Write tests to verify that your code works as expected. Don't rely solely on hope or luck.
5. Thou shalt handle errors gracefully: Anticipate and handle errors in your code. Don't let unexpected situations crash your program.
6. Thou shalt not repeat thyself (DRY): Avoid duplicating code. Instead, use functions, classes, or libraries to reuse code and keep it maintainable.
7. Thou shalt strive for simplicity: Keep your code simple and straightforward. Complexity breeds bugs and confusion.
8. Thou shalt follow best practices: Stay updated on coding best practices and industry standards. Continuous learning is key to improvement.
9. Thou shalt respect thy fellow coders: Be considerate of others who may read or work on your code. Write code that's easy for others to understand and contribute to.
10. Thou shalt refactor thy code: Regularly review and improve your code. Refactoring keeps codebase clean, efficient, and adaptable to change.
