TigerStyle: Coding philosophy focused on safety, performance, dev experience

Summary

Tiger Style Version 0.1-dev Tiger Style is a coding philosophy focused on safety, performance, and developer experience. Inspired by the practices of TigerBeetle, it focuses on building robust, efficient, and maintainable software through disciplined engineering. Summary Core principles Design goals Safety Performance Developer experience Additional sections: Addendum, Colophon 1. Core principles Tiger Style is not just a set of coding standards; it's a practical approach to software development. By prioritizing safety, performance, and developer experience, you create code that is reliable, efficient, and enjoyable to work with. Safety Safety is the foundation of Tiger Style. It means writing code that works in all situations and reduces the risk of errors. Focusing on safety makes your software reliable and trustworthy. Performance Performance is about using resources efficiently to deliver fast, responsive software. Prioritizing performance early helps you design systems that meet or exceed user expectations. Developer experience A good developer experience improves code quality and maintainability. Readable and easy-to-work-with code encourages collaboration and reduces errors, leading to a healthier codebase that stands the test of time [1]. 2. Design goals The design goals focus on building software that is safe, fast, and easy to maintain. 2.1. Safety Safety in coding relies on clear, structured practices that prevent errors and strengthen the codebase. It's about writing code that works in all situations and catches problems early. By focusing on safety, you create reliable software that behaves predictably no matter where it runs. Control and limits Predictable control flow and bounded system resources are essential for safe execution. Simple and explicit control flow: Favor straightforward control structures over complex logic. Simple control flow makes code easier to understand and reduces the risk of bugs. Avoid recursion if possible to keep execution bo...