Chapter 1.4.3.3.2.4: Text Coding Best Practices for the Clumsy

Because, let's face it, you're not going to be coding for the masses. You're coding for yourself, and that's a beautiful thing.

• Be consistent, you philistine.
• Use a consistent color scheme, or don't even bother.
• Don't use Comic Sans, ever.
• Use a fixed-width font, because nobody likes a good ol' fashioned scroll.

Now, let's talk about line height. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about readability.

• Use a line height of at least 1.5 to avoid a wall of text.
• Don't use too much whitespace. It's like the empty pages of a used book.
• But don't be a cheapskate, either. Use enough space for your readers' eyes to rest.

And finally, because nobody likes a good ol' fashioned wall of text...