You should write code like I write it

You should like it if I like it
Trust my choice and tag along
I am right and you are wrong

I like Ruby, I like Go
But strong typing for the win
Atom over VScode
And VScode over Vim
I like spaces over tabs
Underscores over dash
80 characters per line
And a hundred lines per class
I like only double quotes
Semicolons for the close
If you don’t do what I like
Then your pull request is froze
I don’t like this naming style
I think we should move this file
And can we add a comment here?
Please just let me commandeer
Got opinions on opinions ‘bout how we should operate
Deviations from the style guide I just cannot tolerate
I need my code consistent
Not one indentation missing
So please install my linter
‘Cause I don’t like when it’s different

(Chorus 2x)
You should write code like I write it
You should like it if I like it
Trust my choice and tag along
I am right and you are wrong

Please don’t call me OCD
It’s the only way to be
I can’t let you code with me
If you never worked in C
Or don’t practice TDD
Or aren’t down with IRC
Or don’t read XKCD
Or you use MongoDB
Can we add some unit tests?
We use SASS not CSS
JSON API requests
My opinion never ends
I’m just waiting to suggest
I’ll recommend a standing desk
Tell you which coffee is best
Bitcoin’s hot, you should invest
Got opinions on opinions ‘bout how you should live your life
Deviations from the style guide ain’t just ‘bout the code you write
Still I need my code consistent
Not one indentation missing
So please install my linter
‘Cause I don’t like when it’s different

(Interlude of opinions)

(Chorus 2x)
You should write code like I write it
You should like it if I like it
Trust my choice and tag along
I am right and you are wrong

Written on December 29, 2019, Last update on August 1, 2021
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