#1: You're responsible for code quality.

#2: Use meaningful names.

#3: Write code that expresses intent.

#4: Code should speak for itself. Less comments = less maintenance.

#5: Leave the code better than you found it.

#6: Single-responsibility code. i.e function does 1 thing well. Less arguments = better function. classes: most methods use most of the class' properties.

#7: Tests (TDD).

#8: Work on big picture skeleton, then fill in the details later (interface first, implementation later).

#9: Independent components that can be used in different places.

#10: Master your craft.