• Make a class as private as possible - only expose the methods needed

• Documentation: remove the .lvclass from the name in the Properties dialog

• Use the “descendents must override” option in the Item settings of the class Properties dialog if methods have to be implemented in the child classes

• Follow the traditional “passing through” of values (train of VIs)

  • Always create input and output terminal for the class

• If a class is only created for the purpose of serving as the parent for multiple child implementations, add the word abstract to the class name

• Object Lifetime

  • instantiating an object: Create
  • destroying an object: Destroy

• Accessors (Property nodes for setting or getting a single property of a class (*))

  • “Get” (not “Read”)
  • “Set” (not “Write”)

• Maintain accessors in virtual subfolders

  • VIs with special access scope (eg private) in a separate virtual subfolder

• Add a /Private folder where needed

• Add subfolders for added structure where needed

(*) Beware performance overhead in the microsecond range. See https://dokuwiki.hampel-soft.com/kb/ni-rt/performance