diff --git a/source/_daily_emails/2024-09-20.md b/source/_daily_emails/2024-09-20.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..17781ce2 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_daily_emails/2024-09-20.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +title: Be consistent +date: 2024-09-20 +permalink: daily/2024/09/20/be-consistent +tags: + - software-development +cta: ~ +snippet: | + However you write code, be consistent. +--- + +Whether you [prefer strict code or not][0], [use snake-case or camel-case for variable names][1] or [how you write your test methods][2], it is important to be consistent in how code is written. + +If you're working in a file that uses snake-case variable names, you should do the same and follow the same conventions. + +When reading a file, everything should be consistent and seem like it was written by the same person following the same approaches. + +Otherwise, when you need to add to or refactor this code in the future, it will be harder to do so. + +Consistency is key. + +[0]: {{site.url}}/daily/2024/09/19/the-two-ways-of-writing-php-code +[1]: {{site.url}}/archive/2023/04/19/camel-case-or-snake-case-for-drupal-code +[2]: {{site.url}}/archive/2022/11/14/camel-case-or-snake-case-for-test-methods