I am looking at getting a career as a C++ programmer.

I am taking a C++ programming class in High School (senior year) and so far my teach has confused me on what is considered good formatting practice. When I started the class this year I was sloppy, but I had some good habits. At the start i was told to change my habits and so I did, but now my teacher is telling me that I should have the habits i gave up.

So my question is: What is considered good practice for formatting C++ code in the industry?

Something that other programmers can look at and understand.

Also I welcome any advice to help me along with my career. I am going into the game development field, but this should not effect the answers for the formatting question.

Thank you for any help you may give me.
Regards,
Gene Saika

If you ask ten people, you will get ten somewhat different answers, but one never goes wrong with emulating K&R.

Likewise, go to a library & look at books by Stroustrup. Emulating the language designer's style isn't bad either (not that there is much difference he has was classic K&R...).

The point is to stay with a style that others can easily read, however, note that some companies have their own stylistic guides.

Thank you, and that is what I was thinking. My teacher just wants me to format like he does.

I will look into company style and Stroustrup's style. Also I will look at K&R to get an idea as to what might be good practice.