Use proper code formatting for quiz submissions

Question

When writing quiz questions that include code snippets, please include proper formatting, like spaces. For example, in C++:

while (x-->1){
y++;
}

is the same as:

while (x-- > 1) {
y++;
}

For beginners and anyone who struggles under the pressure of timed questions, the first example can be confusing. I'm sure most people know that --> doesn't exist as a comparator, but it does exist with the "this" part of pointers and references, which can be initially confusing when not properly formatted as shown.

Answer 1

in my opinion... for quiz with beginner participant, it is important to make format properly even for parenthesis, bracket, quotation symbol, and don't forget indentation. :)

why... to make easier reading the code for them.

cmiiw

Answer 2

I agree that especially for beginners it's important to follow a style guide. It's easier to read the code when it's properly formatted.