Code Naming Conventions
The cluster focuses on debates and preferences for programming identifier naming styles, including camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, Hungarian notation, and related conventions like prefixes for members or parameters.
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This is a case when "Hungarian Notation" is the solution.
That's Hungarian notation
What's wrong with camelCase? It's easier to type than snake
Perhaps try snake-case naming? [ducks for cover]
Another correct way to use Hungarian Notation, according to (iirc) Joel Spolsky
How do you feel about Hungarian notation?
What's wrong with CamelCase names?
Why is snake_case recommended? What advantage(s) does it provide?
Suspect they meant hungarian notation.
Hungarian notation is what I was thinking of