• Write Self-Documenting Code: 

Aim to make your code as self-explanatory as possible. Use meaningful variable names, well-structured functions, and clear code organization. This allows others (and yourself) to understand the code without extensive comments. 

• Keep Functions and Methods Short and Focused: 

Functions and methods should ideally be concise and focused on doing one thing well. If a function becomes too long or complex, consider refactoring it into smaller, more manageable pieces. 

• Avoid Deeply Nested Code: Excessive levels of nesting in loops, conditionals, or function calls make code harder to understand. Strive for a shallow nesting structure and consider extracting nested code into separate functions or methods. 
• Use Proper Indentation and Formatting: Consistent indentation and formatting make code more readable and maintainable. 
• Follow the coding style conventions and guidelines of your programming language or organization. 
• Comment Strategically: Use comments to explain complex logic, assumptions, or caveats, rather than commenting every line of code. 
• Keep comments up to date with the code changes, and avoid redundant or misleading comments. 
• Properly Handle Errors and Exceptions: Implement appropriate error handling mechanisms in your code. 
• Use try-catch blocks or error propagation techniques to handle exceptions and communicate errors effectively. 
• Optimize for Readability and Maintainability: Prioritize code readability and maintainability over premature optimization or micro-optimizations. Clear and understandable code is easier to debug, refactor, and enhance in the long run.