snehal-vahule/dotnet-standards

NHS UK - Software Development

Dotnet coding standards

A coding standard ensures that all developers writing the code in a particular language write according to the guidelines specified. This makes the code easy to understand and provides consistency in the code. One of the most essential factors in a software system is the consistency of the coding standard.

Standardization promotes productivity by eliminating inefficiency. This is the result of eliminating ambiguity and providing quality control: tasks are completed in a more efficient manner, and there are fewer quality control issues from tasks that were not completed correctly the first time around.

• SDMT should make sure all the dotnet projects adheres to these standards.
• SDMT should have regular audits for dotnet projects.
• Any project not following the defined standards should make it a priority to make it upto date.
• This is a living document and SDMT should update/maintain it regularly.
• New employees should go through this documentation as a part of induction.

Benefits of coding standards:

• Increases efficiency
• Minimize the risk of project failure
• Reduces complexity
• Maintenance becomes easy
• Early correction of bugs
• Provides comprehensive view
• Cost saving in long run