consistent formatting choices

Maintain consistent formatting and structural choices throughout the codebase to improve readability and maintainability. This includes always using braces for control structures (even single-line statements), choosing appropriate control flow constructs for clarity, and organizing code to prevent execution order issues.

Key practices:

• Always use braces for if statements, loops, and other control structures, even for single lines
• Choose simpler control structures (if/else over switch) when they improve readability
• Place critical code early in functions to avoid accidental skipping due to early returns

Example of consistent brace usage:

// Good - always use braces
if (!node.lastLayout) {
  node.lastLayout = {};
}

// Avoid - inconsistent formatting
if (!node.lastLayout) node.lastLayout = {};

Example of clearer control structure:

// Preferred for simple cases
if (typeof val === 'number') {
  obj[key] = roundNumber(val);
} else if (typeof val === 'object') {
  inplaceRoundNumbersInObject(val);
}

// Instead of switch for simple type checking

These consistent choices make code more predictable for team members and reduce cognitive load during code reviews.