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As we noted at the beginning of this appendix, the most important aspect of code for-
matting is consistency. You may frequently find it necessary to adopt the style of another pro-
grammer in order to update his or her code in a consistent manner. Even when you believe
your own favorite style to be superior, resist the temptation to mix your style with a differ-
ent, existing style. The mixture is likely to be more confusing than either style alone.