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Popular Style Guides for Web Development

Using a style guide for coding can make you a better developer, as it fosters the development of several key skills:

Readability and Maintainability: You will learn to write code that is easy to read and maintain by other developers.

Attention to Detail: Following a style guide requires attention to detail, which is an important quality in programming.

Teamwork: You will be able to work more effectively in a team, as your code will be aligned with the standards accepted in the team.

Professionalism: A style guide reflects professional standards in coding, which improves the quality of your work and contributes to your professional growth.

List of popular style guides for web development:

Google Style Guides:
This resource includes style guides for various programming languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS. They are used for Google projects and can be useful for forming consistency in code. Google Style Guides.

Airbnb JavaScript Style Guide:
One of the most famous style guides for JavaScript. It contains detailed recommendations for writing readable and consistent JavaScript code. Airbnb JavaScript Style Guide.

StandardJS:
This is a style guide for JavaScript, which also includes configuration for automatic code formatting. It offers established rules that simplify the code-writing process, requiring no settings. StandardJS.

MDN Web Docs:
Although not a formal style guide, MDN Web Docs provides useful tips and best practices for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This is a great source for developers who want to adhere to best practices. MDN Web Docs.

TypeScript Style Guide and Coding Conventions:
As TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, many JavaScript style guides can be applied to TypeScript. However, for specific features of TypeScript, this guide can be used. TypeScript Style Guide and Coding Conventions.

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