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+# Code Style
+
+We value clean code and consistency, and those are prerequisites for us to
+include new code in the repository. Before proposing a change, please read this
+document and take some time to familiarize yourself with the style of the
+existing codebase.
+
+## Solidity code
+
+In order to be consistent with all the other Solidity projects, we follow the
+[official recommendations documented in the Solidity style guide](http://solidity.readthedocs.io/en/latest/style-guide.html).
+
+Any exception or additions specific to our project are documented below.
+
+### Naming
+
+* Parameters must be prefixed with an underscore.
+
+```
+function test(uint256 _testParameter1, uint256 _testParameter2) {
+    ...
+}
+```