Best Practices

Adopting best practices in software development enhances code quality, maintains consistency, and ensures reliability.
This section focuses on three key methodologies essential for maintaining high standards in a collaborative scientific software environment:

• Continuous Integration (CI):
  Automating the integration of code changes to catch errors early and maintain a stable codebase. CI ensures that all contributions are rigorously tested and integrated seamlessly into the project.

• Test-Driven Development (TDD):
  A methodology where tests are written before the actual code implementation.
  TDD promotes robust and well-designed code by enforcing that each feature is accompanied by thorough testing from the outset.

• Pre-commit Hooks (PCH):
  Tools to enforce code quality and consistency by running checks or scripts before changes are committed.
  These hooks help identify issues early, improving code hygiene and reducing technical debt.

Following these practices will streamline development, reduce bugs, and foster a productive, collaborative coding environment.

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