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What does "consistent" mean in programming?
consistent is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
Following the same conventions, patterns, and style throughout a codebase. Consistent code looks like it was written by one person, even in a large team. Inconsistency is a common code review observation.
Example
"The naming is inconsistent — some functions use camelCase and others use snake_case. Pick one and stick to it."
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