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Programming style guidelines, style analyzers, and code formatters have been developed without a solid empirical or theoretical basis. In this paper we provide: (1) a justification for developing a programming style taxonomy, (2) an operational style taxonomy, (3) example applications of the taxonomy illustrating the diverse and sometimes contradictory nature of programming style guidelines, and (4) a discussion on how the taxonomy can be used to further teaching and research in programming style. The taxonomy provides a context for understanding and identifying specific style factors and empirical studies necessary to determine the effects of style on program comprehension. The results of this paper have a direct impact on programming instruction, programming standards, automated style analyzers, and code formatting tools like pretty-printers and syntax directed editors.