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var names
we all know the importance of variable names. i usually write for a while then do a quick "find 'n replace" to replace my "x" var's with "homePhoneNumber" or whatever, after the infrastructure is in place. does everyone do this? or do we all just love typing?
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May 8th, 2006, 2:59 AM
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I give 'em full names as I go so I don't have to replace 'em later. I don't mind the extra typing and I figure its a good habit. Besides, with so many IDEs featuring auto-complete, it shouldnt be that bad (either way, I still get along fine using vim). Pretty much the only single char variable names I have are for loops or where such a short name would be appropriate.
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May 8th, 2006, 4:46 AM
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In VC# there is a feature called re-factoring, that does this for you.
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May 8th, 2006, 4:47 AM
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Yeah, I only use really short variable names for loops and in very small functions. Otherwise it's just too wierd to have someone look at.
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May 8th, 2006, 5:34 AM
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May 8th, 2006, 6:59 AM
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I always start with meaningful names, like countThangy.
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May 8th, 2006, 9:32 AM
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May 8th, 2006, 10:00 AM
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I always type it out... varName, etc. On occassion, I go back with search-replace and change the name to make it more readable to someone who wouldn't understand the naming I originally chose.
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May 8th, 2006, 10:31 AM
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May 8th, 2006, 11:23 AM
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I type it all to avoid the moment where I go 'What does this program do again?'
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