Kodstycken

Kodstycken is a Swedish term used in programming to describe blocks of code or code snippets. The exact meaning depends on context: it can refer to code blocks embedded in documents or to sections of source code in a file. In documentation, kodstycken are usually enclosed by markup that preserves indentation and syntax highlighting, and in many editors they can be executed or tested if the environment supports code execution.

When discussing coding style, kodstycken is sometimes used to refer to the way code should be written within blocks: the conventions for indentation, naming, comments, line length, and modular structure that make the code readable and maintainable. Teams often publish a kodstil or kodningsstil, a style guide that applies to all code blocks in a project, including how to format them within documentation and tutorials.

Best practices for kodstycken include using clear language to present code, providing minimal but sufficient examples, annotating complex parts with brief comments, and ensuring consistency with the project's overall style. Tools such as linters and formatters help enforce these rules across a codebase and its embedded code samples.

In summary, kodstycken covers both the literal blocks of code in text and the conventions used to format them. It intersects with language-specific style guides and with the broader aim of readability and maintainability in software development.