Does this skill support multiple programming languages?

Yes, it provides general coding principles applicable to most languages, with specific formatting and style references for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and SQL.

Why does this skill prefer early returns over nested if-statements?

Early returns (guard clauses) keep the code flat and reduce cognitive load, making the main logic of a function easier to follow and debug.

How does this skill handle boolean naming?

It enforces the use of intent-revealing prefixes such as 'is', 'has', 'should', or 'can' to ensure that boolean variables are easily understood in conditional logic.

Can I override these standards for my specific project?

Absolutely. These are baseline conventions intended to be applied universally unless your specific project-level configuration or documentation overrides them.

Does this skill help with comment management?

Yes, it guides Claude to focus on commenting the 'why' and business intent behind code rather than stating the obvious 'what', while enforcing a standard format for TODOs.

Code Standards

Name: Code Standards
Author: AlexanderStephenThompson

byAlexanderStephenThompson

Developer Tools

Enforces baseline coding conventions and best practices for naming, formatting, and architectural patterns across projects.

About

The Code Standards skill provides Claude with a robust framework for generating and refactoring code that is readable, maintainable, and idiomatic. It establishes universal conventions for naming variables, functions, and files, while enforcing structural best practices such as guard clauses, explicit logic over cleverness, and robust error handling. By providing a baseline style guide, this skill ensures that AI-generated code remains consistent across different programming languages like TypeScript, Python, and SQL, significantly reducing technical debt and improving collaboration in multi-developer environments.

Key Features

Structured guidelines for meaningful commenting and standardized TODO formats.
Standardized naming conventions for variables, functions, classes, and constants.
Language-specific formatting rules for indentation, line length, and import ordering.
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Automated identification of anti-patterns like deep nesting and magic numbers.
Best-practice architectural patterns including Early Returns and Fail Fast validation.

Use Cases

Refactoring existing legacy code to align with modern, readable, and searchable standards.
Establishing a clean, consistent codebase when bootstrapping new software projects.
Automating style enforcement during code reviews to ensure logical and naming consistency.

About

Key Features

Structured guidelines for meaningful commenting and standardized TODO formats.
Standardized naming conventions for variables, functions, classes, and constants.
Language-specific formatting rules for indentation, line length, and import ordering.
0 GitHub stars
Automated identification of anti-patterns like deep nesting and magic numbers.
Best-practice architectural patterns including Early Returns and Fail Fast validation.

Use Cases

Refactoring existing legacy code to align with modern, readable, and searchable standards.
Establishing a clean, consistent codebase when bootstrapping new software projects.
Automating style enforcement during code reviews to ensure logical and naming consistency.