A set of programming conventions and restrictions are followed to improve portability and readability. These conventions are visible to the software modules that interface with Open C Platform. For sake of consistency it is suggested that the following simple conventions be adapted when interfacing with other elements of Open C Environment.
Good programming conventions can result in improvements in consistency, portability, readability and writability. The development environment and the nature of the software developed have a large influence on the styles and conventions that are adapted. As the development environment and software engineering methodology evolve, the stylistic notations and conventions will also evolve.
The identifier naming conventions described here are consistent with ISO's conventions in specification of ASN1 definitions. These naming conventions are also consistent with the conventions followed in the C bindings produced by MAP and TOP groups. There are some differences but these are minor.