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1		-Names should be chosen as carefully as the name of your first-born child. It should be obvious from reading the code how it works.
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3		-* **Choose names that are descriptive of the purpose.** For example, a variables name should stand for one concept. Its better to have a variable `unorderedNumbers`, which is sorted and stored in `orderedNumbers` instead of saving both lists in the same variable `numbers`.
4		-* **Avoid misinformation.** For example, ambiguities, confusion with similar names or easily confused characters (l and 1, O and 0).
5		-* Make differences clear. Avoid very similar expressions and blank words are redundant (a, an, the, info, data).
6		-* **Use pronounceable names.** Programming is a social activity that people talk about with others.
7		-* **Use searchable names.** Searchable means avoiding search conflicts with other similar or even identical names. The length of a name should match the size of its scope. For local counting loops, one letter is sufficient; if the variable is used in several places in the code, it needs a longer name.
8		-* **Avoid encodings.** There should be no references to the scope or type of the variable in the name.
9		-* **Avoid mental mappings.** The name of a variable should not require mental effort to understand. For example, unusual abbreviations should be avoided.
10		-* Names of classes consist of nouns or substantivistic expressions.
11		-* Method names
12		- * They consist of a verb or an expression with a verb. Accessors, mutators, and predicates should be named after their value and follow the JavaBean standard (prefixes: get, set, is, has).
13		- * Overloaded constructors can lead to confusion, e.g. if one constructor accepts a float argument and and another one an int argument. Overloaded constructors should be declared as private and functions should be used to create instances whose names highlight the difference.
14		-* No puns or humorous names.
15		-* Choose one word for each concept. For example, if you use the word "fetch" once for a particular concept, you should consistently use "fetch" instead of synonyms such as "retrieve".
16		-* Avoid ambiguities as in the word "add" (addition or adding).
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	3	+**Meaningful and Descriptive Names**
	4	+ * Choose names carefully, as if naming a child.
	5	+ * Names should reflect the code's purpose clearly. For example, use unorderedNumbers and orderedNumbers instead of a generic numbers.
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19		-Domain-specific terms
20		- * Use terms from the solution domain. Programmers will be reading your code, so use technical language.
21		- * Use terms from the problem domain. If there are no computer science terms, at least domain experts can refer to them.
22		-* Add meaningful context. Together with the names of other variables and methods, this context can be created.
23		-* Do not add superfluous context. Shorter names are better than longer ones, as long as they are clear.
24		-* Dare to rename things. Your colleagues should be grateful for improvements.
	8	+**Avoid Misinformation**
	9	+ * Steer clear of ambiguous, easily confused names or characters (e.g., l vs. 1, O vs. 0).
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	12	+**Clarity in Differences**
	13	+ * Distinguish names distinctly, avoiding similar expressions and redundant words (e.g., a, an, the, info, data).
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	16	+**Pronounceable and Searchable Names**
	17	+ * Use names that are easy to pronounce and discuss.
	18	+ * Name length should match its scope: short for local loops, longer for broader usage.
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	21	+**No Encodings or Mental Mappings**
	22	+ * Avoid including type or scope information in names.
	23	+ * Names should be clear without requiring mental translation.
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	26	+**Naming Conventions for Classes and Methods**
	27	+ * Class names: Use nouns or noun phrases.
	28	+ * Method names: Use verbs or verb phrases, adhering to standards like JavaBean (get, set, is, has). Utilize descriptive function names instead of overloaded constructors.
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	31	+**Avoid Inappropriate Humor and Ambiguities**
	32	+ * Refrain from humorous names.
	33	+ * Choose one word per concept to maintain consistency (e.g., always use "get" instead of alternating with "fetch" or "retrieve").
	34	+ * Avoid puns and ambiguous terms (like "add" for addition or appending).
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	37	+**Domain-Specific Naming**
	38	+ * Use technical terms (solution domain) for clarity among programmers.
	39	+ * Use terms from the problem domain when no technical equivalents exist, aiding domain experts.
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	42	+**Context and Simplicity in Naming**
	43	+ * Provide meaningful context through combined variable and method names.
	44	+ * Avoid unnecessary context; opt for shorter, meaningful names.
	45	+ * Be open to renaming for clarity and improvement.