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Code Samples Standard

Summary​

This standard defines verification, security, clarity, and maintenance requirements for code samples.

Audience​

  • Documentation authors
  • Developers
  • Technical reviewers

Reference Content​

Code samples must be minimal, relevant, and verified against authoritative source material.

  • State the language and required context.
  • Use syntax-highlighted fenced code blocks.
  • Use placeholders for environment-specific values.
  • Never include credentials, tokens, personal data, internal hostnames, or production identifiers.
  • Prefer complete runnable examples when practical; otherwise identify omitted setup explicitly.
  • Explain expected output and meaningful side effects.
  • Validate syntax, dependencies, commands, and output before approval.
  • Pin versions only when the version is essential and maintain it through the review cycle.
  • Identify illustrative pseudocode clearly so it cannot be mistaken for supported implementation code.

Do not create a sample by guessing an endpoint, schema, event, configuration key, or product behavior.

See Also​

Keywords​

  • Code samples
  • Sample validation
  • Secure examples

Revision Information​

  • Last reviewed: 2026-07-14
  • Owner: documentation-team
  • Status: Approved