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Code Style

AI writes code that works. Not code you want to maintain.

AI generates verbose functions, inconsistent naming, and random patterns. It guesses your project structure instead of following conventions. Code that works but is hard to read, maintain, and extend.

[1] The problem

The problem with AI-generated code

AI writes messy, long functions with inconsistent naming. It guesses your project structure instead of following conventions. Code that works but is hard to read, maintain, and extend. Every generation requires refactoring to match your standards.

Bloated codebase

AI generates overly verbose functions that are hard to read and maintain. Simple logic becomes a tangled mess of unnecessary lines and complexity.

Naming inconsistencies

Variable and function names vary wildly. Mixing naming conventions makes your codebase feel like a patchwork of different authors.

Structure guesswork

AI puts files where it "thinks" they belong, ignoring your project's architecture. You spend hours moving files and fixing imports to match your structure.

Pattern salad

Instead of following your established patterns, AI introduces random architectural choices and coding styles that don't fit your codebase.

Refactoring loop

You're stuck in a loop of generating code and then rewriting it to match your standards. The time saved by AI generation is lost to manual refactoring.

Security risks

AI suggests insecure patterns or outdated packages. Vulnerabilities sneak in because the model prioritizes "working" code over secure code.

[2] The solution

Code Styles teach AI your conventions

Define your file structure, naming conventions, and patterns once. Your code style becomes context for every AI generation. No more guessing. AI follows your rules instead of making up its own.

Convention enforcement

AI follows your naming, structure, and patterns instead of guessing.

Define once, apply always

Create your code style once, use it across all AI generations automatically.

Readable, maintainable code

AI generates code that matches your standards from the start.

[3] How it works

Built for reliability and efficiency

Convention enforcement

Define your naming conventions, file structure, and code patterns. AI follows your rules instead of guessing. Consistent naming, predictable structure, code that matches your codebase from the start.

  • Define naming and structure conventions
  • AI follows your rules automatically
  • Consistent patterns across all generations
Variables
const userData = ...
let isLoading = ...
Functions
function getUserById()
async fetchData()
Components
UserProfile.tsx
DashboardLayout.tsx

Project structure awareness

AI understands your folder layout and file organization. It generates code that fits your existing structure instead of guessing. Files go where they belong, imports follow your conventions.

  • AI understands your folder structure
  • Generates files in the right locations
  • Imports follow your conventions
src/
components/
Button.tsx
Input.tsx
hooks/
useAuth.ts
utils/
formatDate.tsnew

Pattern library

Define reusable code patterns that AI follows. Common functions, component structures, API patterns— specify how you want things built and AI will use those patterns consistently.

  • Define reusable code patterns
  • AI uses your patterns consistently
  • Build a library of proven patterns
API Handlerasync
export async function
handler(req, res) {
// your code
}
React ComponentFC
export function Name() {
return <div>...</div>
}

Code preview

See the generated code structure before committing. Preview file organization, naming conventions, and patterns. Verify your code style is applied correctly before generation.

  • Preview code structure before generating
  • Verify naming and conventions
  • Catch style issues early

Generated Files

3 files
UserService.ts
types.ts
index.ts
1export class UserService {
2 private db: Database;
3
4 async getUser(id: string) {
5 return this.db.find(id);
6 }
7}

[4] Benefits

Code you actually want to maintain

Readable code

AI generates clean, readable functions that follow your conventions. No more verbose mess that's hard to understand.

Consistent naming

Your naming conventions are applied automatically. camelCase, PascalCase, or whatever you use—AI follows your rules.

Predictable structure

Files go where they belong. Your folder structure is respected. No more guessing where code should live.

Easy to maintain

Code that matches your standards from the start. Less refactoring, easier to extend, simpler to debug.

Team conventions

Share code styles with your team. Everyone generates code that follows the same conventions automatically.

Less refactoring

Code that matches your standards from generation. No more manual cleanup to make AI code match your codebase.

Define your code style

Teach AI your conventions. Generate code that matches your standards, not messy AI code that needs refactoring.

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