A function's name should consist minimally of a verb, possibly followed by a noun. Examples:
int getNumber(void);
void displayResults(float data);
void getData(int &x, int &y);
float calculateArea(float length, float width);
Other formatting
- Use white-space liberally; don't try to fit everything tightly together; space between lines; space between expressions
- Put long comments above (or below) what you are commenting on; short comments can go to the side, especially if what your commenting is very short;
- Use consistent commenting form, especially for lengthy comments above function definitions
- Use indentation and align blocks of code and comments
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