Rule template

Title: Short reference to the rule

Identifier

The acronym used to reference the rule in this document.

Statement:

Each rule should be stated in a simple sentence.

Description:

Optionally, a rule may have a more elaborate description of how to apply, when to apply it, why it is useful, and what is its scope.

Or it can be optionally answering questions such as:

  • What is the rationale? Why is the rule useful?

  • What are the benefits of applying this rule?

  • What are the constraints or limitations?

  • What implications does this rule have in practice (e.g. requirements for applying)?

  • When to apply it?

  • How to apply it?

  • To what exceptions to pay attention?

The description should be 1-2 paragraphs at most.

Examples:

Optionally, a rule may have some examples of where it applies and how it is manifested.