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For Students: Tips, Tricks, And Coding Best Practices
For Students: Tips, Tricks, And Coding Best Practices

Strategies and tips that will help students while working on coding or programming.

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Written by Sara Jenis
Updated over 4 months ago

In the context of coding, best practices are guidelines or recommendations for writing high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code. Try using the strategies listed below as you work through your CodeHS assignments, or any other programming projects!

  1. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the assignment or problem you are working on before you start coding. This will help you stay focused and minimize the possibility of you getting stuck on an assignment.
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  2. Use comments or pseudocode to explain what you are doing in your program. This will make it easier for you to understand your own code later on and will also help others who may need to review your program or work with you collaboratively.
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  3. Give your variables descriptive and meaningful names. Try to avoid using single letters or abbreviations that aren't self-explanatory. This way, you can quickly identify any variable you write as well as its intended behavior.
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  4. πŸ’‘Pro tip: test your code as you go! This will help you catch errors early on and can save you time in the long run.
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  5. Take breaks and pace yourself. Coding is a lot of fun, but it can also be very challenging! Sometimes, working on a computer for a long time can make you feel tired and overwhelmed. That's why it's so important to take breaks and give your brain a chance to rest.
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  6. Ask for help when you need it. There are many resources available, including your teachers, that can help you when you get stuck. Don't be afraid to reach out for assistance - we all start somewhere! πŸ™‚
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  7. Stay organized. It's important to use a consistent naming system for your files and keep them organized in a logical folder structure. By doing this, you'll be able to find things more easily and stay on top of your work. It's also a good idea to use clear, descriptive names for your files so you'll know what they contain without having to open them up and look inside.
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  8. Stay up to date with industry best practices. Keep learning and stay current on the latest technologies and programming languages. This will help you grow as a developer and improve your skills.


Still have questions about helpful coding strategies? Reach out to your teacher!

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