Development Best Practices
Optimize your workflow, security, and collaboration with platform-optimized patterns and guidelines.
Security Best Practices
Use Secure Passwords
Always use unique, strong passwords for all accounts. Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection.
Encrypt Sensitive Data
Always apply end-to-end encryption for sensitive files and communications. Use secure key management practices as outlined in our security guide.
Collaboration Best Practices
Establish Clear Communication
Set guidelines for team communication - including response times, preferred collaboration tools, and documentation standards.
Document Everything
Maintain thorough documentation for all team workflows, decisions, and technical specifications. Use markdown formatting for easy collaboration and versioning.
Code Quality Standards
Keep Code Clean
// Clean naming conventions
const userCredentials = await fetchProfileData();
if (userCredentials.isValid) {
await processAuthentication(userCredentials.token);
} else {
throw new Error('Invalid session token');
} Best Practice
Use self-explanatory variable names, write testable functions under 50 lines, and always add function-level JSDoc comments.
Common Mistake
Skipping unit tests for "simple functions" or using magic numbers in production code (53, 3.14159).
Integration Recommendations
API Governance
Define clear contracts for external API interactions. Use OpenAPI/Swagger for public endpoints.
Event-Driven Architecture
Use observable patterns for integration testing. Maintain at least two separate event buses in dev/test and prod environments.
CI/cd Compliance
Enforce code quality gate checks at merge time (SonarCube, ESLint, and security scanners recommended).
Following these best practices helps ensure your project remains maintainable, secure, and scalable as your team and organization evolve.