Clarity is of the utmost importance in naming your identifiers. Your
code should read like a great novel. Replace generic names, such as
count
, with maximally specific names, such as vertex_count
or edge_count
. Refrain from using meaningless names, such as
temp
, tmp
, or variants of the dreaded x
, xx
,
xxx
series. Single character names are reserved for integer
iteration variables.
Vowels are obligatory! Even standard abbreviations (eg., defn
,
dir
) should not be used unless they improve clarity. If your
typing skills are inadequate to type long names quickly, then take a
typing class, but don't burden others with your sloth.
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