Naming Conventions

Naming conventions are critical for maintaining clarity, consistency, and readability in software development. They provide a standardized approach to naming variables, functions, classes, and other components, making code easier to understand, navigate, and maintain. Consistent naming reduces cognitive load, minimizes errors, and promotes collaboration across teams. This section outlines best practices for naming conventions, ensuring alignment with architectural patterns and organizational standards. By adhering to these guidelines, teams can build systems that are intuitive and self-documenting.

Example do's and dont's:

getUserById() Clearly describes the purpose of the function	gubid() Ambiguous and does not convey purpose
transaction_outbox_table Uses snake_case for database table names	table1 Generic and uninformative database table name.
is_active Boolean variable with a clear meaning	temp Vague variable name without context.
orderQueue Descriptive camelCase for messaging components	generic Lacks specificity in identifying the purpose as well as protocol

📄️ API DNS and Mapping Schemes

APIs and DNS are generally composed of the following tokens:

📄️ Principles

The following considerations should be applied when determining a naming standard: