Why coding standards are important
Coding standards are important for several reasons. First and foremost, they help to minimize technical debt. Technical debt, also known as “code debt,” is a metaphor that describes the cost of maintaining and modifying code that is not well designed or well written. Just as financial debt incurs interest and requires ongoing payments, technical debt incurs additional costs in the form of the time and effort needed to maintain and modify poorly designed code.
Technical debt can accumulate in many ways, such as through hacky or quick-fix solutions to problems or by ignoring best practices or coding standards. As technical debt accumulates, it can become increasingly difficult and time-consuming to modify and maintain the code, which can negatively impact the efficiency and effectiveness of a development team.
In order to manage technical debt carefully, it is essential to try to avoid accumulating too much of it, as it can become...
