Formatting

This lesson doesn't require any reading.

You should use level 1 of C-thru for this lesson.

In this lesson we will look at the importance of writing programs that are well-commented, use meaningful variable names, and are well-formatted. Most students wouldn't hand in a term paper written with sloppy handwriting on paper ripped out of a composition book. But many beginning programmers hand in programs that, even though they may work, are hard to read.

Only part of your grade on quizzes and assignments will be based upon whether or not your program works. Credit will also be given (and taken away) based upon how easy it is to read and understand your program.

Making your program easier for others to read and understand will inevitably make it easier for you to read and understand it. It will increase your programming productivity and save you a lot of time in the long run.

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