Options for Parentheses
Option 1: Spaces between inside and outside the parentheses.
if ( something )
...
Option 2: Spaces outside parentheses, no space inside.
if (something)
...
Option 3: Spaces inside parentheses, no space outside.
if( something )
...
Option 4: No white space.
if(something)
...
Options for braces
Option 1: Braces starting on control line.
if (something) {
}
Option 2: Braces starting on line under control line, non-indented.
if (something)
{
}
Option 3: Braces starting on line under control line, indented.
if (something)
{
}
Option 4: Braces starting on control line, closing brace indented.
if (something) {
}
Chris Maunder is the co-founder of
CodeProject and
ContentLab.com, and has been a prominent figure in the software development community for nearly 30 years. Hailing from Australia, Chris has a background in Mathematics, Astrophysics, Environmental Engineering and Defence Research. His programming endeavours span everything from FORTRAN on Super Computers, C++/MFC on Windows, through to to high-load .NET web applications and Python AI applications on everything from macOS to a Raspberry Pi. Chris is a full-stack developer who is as comfortable with SQL as he is with CSS.
In the late 1990s, he and his business partner David Cunningham recognized the need for a platform that would facilitate knowledge-sharing among developers, leading to the establishment of CodeProject.com in 1999. Chris's expertise in programming and his passion for fostering a collaborative environment have played a pivotal role in the success of CodeProject.com. Over the years, the website has grown into a vibrant community where programmers worldwide can connect, exchange ideas, and find solutions to coding challenges. Chris is a prolific contributor to the developer community through his articles and tutorials, and his latest passion project,
CodeProject.AI.
In addition to his work with CodeProject.com, Chris co-founded ContentLab and DeveloperMedia, two projects focussed on helping companies make their Software Projects a success. Chris's roles included Product Development, Content Creation, Client Satisfaction and Systems Automation.