It is much easier to read code that is written consistently, and it's much easier to contribute to code when a style guide is available. This isn't "pushing an

It is much easier to read code that is written consistently, and it's much easier to contribute to code when a style guide is available. This isn't "pushing an agenda". And what's wrong with collective ownership? Code review shouldn't involve bikeshedding about whether braces should go on the next line or not. It should be about design decisions, clarity of expression, algorithm complexity, etc.