Does this skill help with security?

Yes, it includes security principles such as sanitizing input, masking PII in logs, and following the principle of least privilege.

When does Claude activate these coding principles?

It is automatically loaded when you mention keywords like 'clean code' or 'best practices', and during tasks like refactoring or feature implementation.

How does this skill handle technical debt?

It provides specific refactoring triggers, such as identifying functions over 50 lines or complex nested conditionals, to help reduce debt incrementally.

Is this skill restricted to specific programming languages?

No, the principles are language-agnostic and apply to any paradigm, including Object-Oriented, Functional, and Procedural programming.

What is the recommended function length under these principles?

The skill encourages keeping functions small and focused, typically under 50 lines with a single level of abstraction.

Coding Principles

Name: Coding Principles
Author: tundraray

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Developer Tools

Enforces language-agnostic best practices for maintainability, readability, and high-quality software architecture.

About

The Coding Principles skill transforms Claude into a senior-level architect by providing a standardized framework for writing production-ready code. It emphasizes long-term maintainability over development speed, guiding the AI to choose simple, explicit solutions and implement modular function designs. Whether you are refactoring legacy debt or starting a fresh feature, this skill ensures that every line of code adheres to 'Clean Code' standards, robust error handling, and strategic performance optimization regardless of the programming language being used.

Key Features

Optimized function design limits (parameter counts and line length)
Strategic refactoring triggers for identifying and fixing code smells
Universal 'Clean Code' standards for readability and maintainability
Language-agnostic error propagation and security-first logging
Performance optimization workflows focused on algorithmic complexity
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Onboarding to new codebases while maintaining strict architectural patterns
Conducting automated code reviews to ensure consistency and quality standards
Refactoring complex 'god functions' into small, single-responsibility units

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Key Features

Optimized function design limits (parameter counts and line length)
Strategic refactoring triggers for identifying and fixing code smells
Universal 'Clean Code' standards for readability and maintainability
Language-agnostic error propagation and security-first logging
Performance optimization workflows focused on algorithmic complexity
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Onboarding to new codebases while maintaining strict architectural patterns
Conducting automated code reviews to ensure consistency and quality standards
Refactoring complex 'god functions' into small, single-responsibility units