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Variable, Class, and Module Naming

When programming, choosing appropriate names for variables, classes, modules, etc. can often be taken too lightly. Certain conventions should be followed to ensure code can be read, followed, and edited easily.

External Links

• http://frontier.userland.com/tutorial/variableNaming
• http://www.programmers-corner.com/article/18
• http://java.sun.com/docs/codeconv/html/CodeConventions.doc8.html
• http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial/style_naming_conventions.html
• http://www.uwe-sauerland.de/richtlinien/naming.html
• http://www.kamath.com/columns/squareone/so001_whatname1.asp
• http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/java/nutsandbolts/variables.html