Conventions Glossary

Browse 3 conventions terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Conventions Terms

Code Convention
A shared rule or habit for how code should be written, named, structured, or organized across a codebase. Code conventions improve readability and reduce...
Code Standard
A documented rule set for how code should be structured, styled, named, tested, or reviewed within a project or organization. Code standards are useful because...
PR Convention
The agreed conventions a project uses for pull requests, such as title format, checklist expectations, review etiquette, or labeling rules. In collaborative...

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