Dev Tools · 2h ago
Meaningful Naming: How Bad Names Cost Developer Hours
A developer argues that misleading variable and function names cause more bugs than long ones, as they actively deceive readers into incorrect assumptions. Good names should express intent and units, not implementation details. The post warns that a single misleading name can persist in a codebase for years, confusing every developer who encounters it.
Meridian48 take
The advice is solid but hardly new; the real challenge is enforcing naming discipline in large teams where code review often skips naming issues.
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