Code Smell 79 — TheResult
If a name is already used, we can always prefix it with ‘the’.
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1 min readJun 14, 2021
TL;DR: don’t prefix your variables.
Problems
- Readability
- Meaningless names
Solutions
1. Use intention revealing names.
2. Avoid *Indistinct noise words*.
Sample Code
Wrong
Right
Detection
As with many of our naming conventions, we can instruct our linters to forbid names like *theXxx…*.
Tags
- Readability
Conclusion
Always use intention revealing names.
If your names collide use local names, extract your methods and avoid ‘the’ prefixes.
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One difference between a smart programmer and a professional programmer is that the professional understands that clarity is king. Professionals use their powers for good and write code that others can understand.
Robert C. Martin
This article is part of the CodeSmell Series.
