Writing Clean Python Code: Best Practices vs. Common Pitfalls

1. Variable Naming

✅ Best Practice: Use meaningful, descriptive variable names that indicate their purpose.

total_price = item_price * quantity

❌ Common Mistake: Using ambiguous or single-letter variable names.

x = p * q  

2. Function Naming

✅ Best Practice: Use verbs for function names to indicate their actions.

def calculate_discount(price, discount_rate):…