Consistency is table stakes. It doesn't override the need for good decisions, it's just the baseline. A consistently applied bad decision is still a bad decisio

Consistency is table stakes. It doesn't override the need for good decisions, it's just the baseline. A consistently applied bad decision is still a bad decision. Tabs vs spaces is a great example, since tabs are just better ( :) ). The attempts to control how others view the code are frankly bizarre. Why not go all the way and control the typeface, font size, and syntax highlighting by sharing code via screenshots? Let everyone choose their preferred indentation size, it's not only polite, but also an accessibility concern.