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10 Best Practice of Clean Code

The document outlines 10 best practices for writing cleaner Python code, emphasizing the importance of using descriptive variable names, avoiding hardcoding values, and keeping functions small and focused. It also highlights the benefits of using list comprehensions, handling exceptions properly, and following PEP 8 guidelines for indentation and spacing. Each practice is accompanied by examples of bad and good coding practices to illustrate the points effectively.

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10 Best Practice of Clean Code

The document outlines 10 best practices for writing cleaner Python code, emphasizing the importance of using descriptive variable names, avoiding hardcoding values, and keeping functions small and focused. It also highlights the benefits of using list comprehensions, handling exceptions properly, and following PEP 8 guidelines for indentation and spacing. Each practice is accompanied by examples of bad and good coding practices to illustrate the points effectively.

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Yogesh Tyagi

@ytyagi782

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Write Python Like a Pro:


10 Best Practices for
Cleaner Code

Learn essential Python coding practices with


real-world examples of bad and good code.
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

Use Descriptive Variable Names

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Descriptive names make code self-


explanatory and easier to maintain.
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@ytyagi782

Avoid Hardcoding Values

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Using constants improves code


readability and maintainability.
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

Keep Functions Small and Focused

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Small, focused functions are


easier to test, debug, and reuse.
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

Use List Comprehensions for


Simple Loops

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? List comprehensions are more


concise and efficient.
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

Handle Exceptions Properly

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Catch specific exceptions to


handle errors more precisely
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

Avoid Mutable Default Arguments

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Using ‘None’ as a default avoids


unintentional sharing of mutable objects.
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@ytyagi782

Write Readable Conditional


Statements

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Boolean variables are already True or


False, making the comparison unnecessary.
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@ytyagi782

Use f-Strings for String Formatting

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? f-Strings are more readable, concise,


and allow inline expressions.
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@ytyagi782

Follow PEP 8 for Indentation and


Spacing

Bad Practice Good Practice

Why? Proper spacing and indentation improve


readability and maintain coding standards.
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

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