Naming Conventions
How to name variables and functions
In programming, names follow styles. Keeping them consistent makes code easier to read and reduces mistakes.
What you'll learn from this poster
- Why it mattersEasier to read / Fewer mistakes / The team stays aligned
- Common casescamelCase (first lower) / PascalCase (first upper too) / snake_case (joined by _) / kebab-case (joined by -)
- When to use whichEach language has habits / Constants use UPPER_CASE / URLs and CSS often use kebab
- TipsUse meaningful names / Don't over-abbreviate / Stay consistent in a project
Consistent naming makes code readable
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