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C/C++ Programming Style GuidelinesPage 1C/C++ Programming Style GuidelinesTable of ContentsIntroductionFile ContentsFile FormatChoosing Meaningful NamesCommentsSyntax and Language IssuesConclusionAppendix A. Review ChecklistReferencesDe gustibus non est disputandum. IntroductionThis document contains the guidelines for writing C/C++ code for Dynamic Software Solutions. Thepoint of a style guide is to greater uniformity in the appearance of source code. The benefit is enhancedreadability and hence maintainability for the code. Wherever possible we adopt stylistic conventions thathave been proved to contribute positively to readability and/or maintainability.Before code can be considered for peer review the author must check that it adheres to these guidelines.This may be considered a prerequisite for the review process. A checklist is provided at the end of thisdocument to aid in validating the source code's style. Where code fails to adhere to the conventionsprescribed here may be considered a defect during the review process.If you have not already please study Code Complete by Steve McConnell. This book provides a detaileddiscussion on all things related to building software systems. It also includes references to statisticalstudies on many of the stylistic elements that affect program maintainability. Another valuable source ofsolid programming practice tips is The Practice of Programming by Brian W. Kernighan and Rob Pike.Scott Meyers' books Effective C++ and More Effective C++ should be considered required reading forany C++ programmer.And what person would be considered complete without having read The Elements of Style by Strunk andWhite?ReferencesThe C++ Programming Language Bjarne Stroustrup 0201889544 AddisonWesley 1997.Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction Code Complete Steve McConnellC/C++ Programming Style Guidelineshttp://www.workingsoftware.com/h andbook/style/t1.html (1 of 2) 10/1/2000 7:06:01 PM]Page 21556154844 Microsoft Press ...

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