Maintain consistent formatting and use concise, standard syntax throughout the codebase. This includes several specific formatting rules: 1. **Preprocessor directives**: Do not add spaces after the `#` symbol 2. **Indentation**: Use consistent indentation sizes (e.g., 2 spaces for C/C++ files) 3. **Shell variables**: Avoid wrapping variables in double quotes when it breaks parameter expansion 4. **String operations**: Use concise operators and built-in language features over verbose alternatives 5. **Conditional operators**: Prefer concise test operators (e.g., `-n` instead of `! -z`) Examples: ```c // Good - no space after # #pragma warning(push) #pragma GCC diagnostic push // Bad - space after # # pragma warning(push) # pragma GCC diagnostic push ``` ```cpp // Good - concise string concatenation auto path = binary_directory + "/" + filename; // Bad - verbose string construction auto path = binary_directory + std::string("/") + std::string(filename); ``` ```bash # Good - concise test operator if [[ -n "$variable" ]]; then # Bad - verbose test combination if [[ ! -z "$variable" ]]; then ``` These formatting preferences improve code readability and maintain consistency across different languages and contexts in the codebase.