Node.js Standards

Code Quality

• Use modern ES6+ syntax (const/let, async/await, destructuring)
• Handle errors explicitly with try/catch blocks
• Use meaningful names for variables and functions
• Keep functions small and focused

Security & Performance

• Never commit secrets - use environment variables
• Validate all inputs and sanitize user data
• Use async operations to avoid blocking the event loop
• Clean up resources (connections, listeners, timers)

Dependencies

• Keep dependencies updated and minimal
• Separate dev and production dependencies
• Use exact versions for critical dependencies