JavaScript Style Guide
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Python Style Guide
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API Design Guidelines
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Coding Standards
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 JavaScript Style Guide |  Python Style Guide |  API Design Guidelines |  Coding Standards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Document | Document | Document | Document |
| Works in | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word |
| Length | 7 pages | 7 pages | 8 pages | 8 pages |
| Style | Minimal | Corporate | Modern | Minimal |
What a coding standards should cover
Coding standards and style guide. That is the job of the 4 templates on this page, and each one takes a different angle on it.
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Compare JavaScript Style Guide, Python Style Guide, and API Design Guidelines, all 7 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.
Questions
Where should I start with a coding standards?
Start with JavaScript Style Guide: A short, prioritized set of coding rules with examples and the tooling that enforces each one. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Python Style Guide.
How many pages does a coding standards need?
The templates here are 7 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.
Can I make a coding standards in Google Docs?
Yes. These coding standards templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 4 templates are free, with no account or email needed.