šŸš€3 Important Rules for Naming Variables in Excellent Code

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Fahim Ahammed Firoz

Posted on March 17, 2024

šŸš€3 Important Rules for Naming Variables in Excellent Code

Good variable names are just as important as clear function names for making code easy to understand. Here are 3 simple rules to make your variable names better:

  1. Meaningful Names: Replace generic names (like temp or x, y, x) with names that reflect their purpose.

āŒ tempData

āœ… customerOrder

  1. Descriptive Naming: Use descriptive terms that explain the content of the variable.

āŒ isSomething (unclear what "something" is)
āœ… isUserLoggedIn (clear and concise)

  1. Case Consistency: Pick a case convention (snake_case, camelCase) and stick to it throughout your codebase.
  • Snake Case: Lowercase letters with underscores for separation (e.g., total_price)
  • Camel Case: Lowercase with the first letter of each word capitalized (e.g., totalPrice)

Bonus Tip: Consider adding prefixes or suffixes for specific variable types (e.g., strFirstName, intEmployeeID).

By following these principles, your variables become self-documenting, improving code readability and maintainability for yourself and your fellow developers.

Consistent naming across functions and variables is key!

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fahimahammed
Fahim Ahammed Firoz

Posted on March 17, 2024

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