Programming Guidelines

For all code:

• Major changes and new features should be done on a branch, but ask the list before you create one.

• Enter descriptive check-in messages in CVS, messages like "fix" and similar does not help us when retracing our steps later. If you fix items from the Collector, include item number and a short explanation of what you did.

Nitpicking guidelines for code style:

• No tabs! Use spaces as indenting, 4 spaces for each level.

• Indent properly, even in HTML.

• Follow the existing style, look at other code if in doubt.

• use UNIX carriage returns, not Windows (usually an option under file saving in the preferences in your editor on Windows)

(more to be added :)