code formatting
Making code readable
Code formatting is the arrangement of source code for readability—indentation, spacing, line breaks, and alignment.
Consistent formatting makes code easier to scan and maintain: The style guide requires four-space indentation.
Teams often enforce formatting automatically with tools that reformat code on save.
Formatting is distinct from logic; it affects appearance, not behavior.
- indentationInward cut or setback
- whitespaceUnprintable gap characters
- line breaksText row separations
- tabsProjecting flaps for gripping
- spacesGaps or open areas
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human readability vs. machine optimization
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CPU-executable binary instructions
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