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---
name: netalertx-code-standards
description: NetAlertX coding standards and conventions. Use this when writing code, reviewing code, or implementing features.
---
# Code Standards
## File Length
Keep code files under 500 lines. Split larger files into modules.
## DRY Principle
Do not re-implement functionality. Reuse existing methods or refactor to create shared methods.
## Database Access
- Never access DB directly from application layers
- Use `server/db/db_helper.py` functions (e.g., `get_table_json`)
- Implement new functionality in handlers (e.g., `DeviceInstance` in `server/models/device_instance.py`)
## MAC Address Handling
Always validate and normalize MACs before DB writes:
```python
from plugin_helper import normalize_mac
mac = normalize_mac(raw_mac)
```
## Subprocess Safety
**MANDATORY:** All subprocess calls must set explicit timeouts.
```python
result = subprocess.run(cmd, timeout=60) # Minimum 60s
```
Nested subprocess calls need their own timeout—outer timeout won't save you.
## Time Utilities
```python
from utils.datetime_utils import timeNowDB
timestamp = timeNowDB()
```
## String Sanitization
Use sanitizers from `server/helper.py` before storing user input.
## Devcontainer Constraints
- Never `chmod` or `chown` during operations
- Everything is already writable
- If permissions needed, fix `.devcontainer/scripts/setup.sh`
## Path Hygiene
- Use environment variables for runtime paths
- `/data` for persistent config/db
- `/tmp` for runtime logs/api/nginx state
- Never hardcode `/data/db` or use relative paths