Best Practices
Welcome to the best practices guide. Below you’ll find actionable recommendations to help you achieve optimal results.
1. Code Quality
- Follow a consistent style guide (e.g.,
ESLint
for JavaScript). - Write unit tests for critical components.
- Perform regular code reviews.
2. Performance Optimization
Key steps to keep your application fast:
- Lazy‑load resources.
- Cache static assets using
Cache‑Control
headers. - Minify HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
3. Security Practices
Protect your users and data:
// Example: Content Security Policy
Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://trusted.cdn.com;
- Validate all input on the server side.
- Use HTTPS everywhere.
- Keep dependencies up to date.
4. Accessibility
Make your site usable by everyone:
- Provide meaningful
alt
attributes for images. - Ensure sufficient color contrast.
- Implement keyboard navigation.
5. Documentation
Maintain clear and up‑to‑date documentation:
- Use a version‑controlled
README
file. - Include examples and usage guidelines.
- Document API endpoints with OpenAPI/Swagger.
Further Reading
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