Naming is hard
| Smell | Why | Prefer |
|---|---|---|
| "Date" | Just "date" without a context does not help understanding when reading the code. | Prefer using a preposition together with some context such as "HappenedAt", "UpdatedOn", "AllowedAfter" |
| Just "in/out" or as prefix/suffix | These are easy to mix up but don't require a source/target which often results in ambiguity. Example: directories called /files/in and /files/out, this doesn't tell you in or out from where. |
If you use "to/from", they require a source/target which should give more clarity. Example: /files/from_remote_server and /files/to_remote_server
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Do you have any naming anti-patterns you'd like to share? Please do!
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