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Add section for `Time/Duration naming convention`, variables should have units attached.

joesonw

We use this quite often, so I think it makes sense to include in the convention

profuel

Add Prefer Positive Over Negative

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illicitonion

Update README.md

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FIxed small mistake in the `Context` section (parameter order in example `filter` function, look at how the function is used in the `getRecentPosts` example).

Tzurz

Add recommendation about `XhasY` naming

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I have encountered a case where a boolean is telling if Entity A has Entity B. For example, if an admin has members. How should it be named? (The following...

Bearfinn

Use destroy instead of delete

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delete is a reserved word in JavaScript and since this guide helps people decide in generic situations, I’m suggesting to use destroy instead of delete, because in cases where using...

lifeiscontent

One major contributor of code smell (in my opinion) is code that superfluously includes the type of the thing in its name. (e.g. `List itemList`, or `CREATE TABLE itemTable` instead...

jezeke

Can you add some additional references/sources for the A/HC/LC pattern you document? I am familiar with similar standards from BPM (Business Process Management) world where steps are written `verb-noun` format....

darcyparker

Consider "High signal per word ratio" rather than "short"

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In my experience, "high signal per word ratio" is a more accurate intuition in practice rather than "short". Focusing on "short" alone can lead to unnecessary dilemmas \* I'm curious...

dikarel

Suggested corrections in variable examples

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Hi, first of all, a very nice work on how to do better naming of Classes, Functions and Variables in programming! Thanks. In the example, it looks better to show...

ravihara