diff --git a/docs/development/coding-style.md b/docs/development/coding-style.md
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--- a/docs/development/coding-style.md
+++ b/docs/development/coding-style.md
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ formatted correctly.
   the `module-name` form. This rule only applies to `.js` files.
 * Use newer ES6/ES2015 syntax where appropriate
   * [`const`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Statements/const)
-    for requires and other constants
+    for requires and other constants.  If the value is a primitive, use uppercase naming (eg `const NUMBER_OF_RETRIES = 5`).
   * [`let`](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Statements/let)
     for defining variables
   * [Arrow functions](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Functions/Arrow_functions)