Consistency

Consistency means writing code that follows predictable patterns, standards, and conventions across a project or team. The reference may be public, and available throughout the community, or local, and specific to a project or a team.

Consistency ensures that:

• Code behaves the same way in similar situations

• Style and structure are uniform, making it easier to read and maintain

• Team members can collaborate without confusion.

Related : Coding Conventions, Code Smell, Quality