naming convention
nounUK /ˈneɪmɪŋ kənˈvɛnʃən/
US /ˈneɪmɪŋ kənˈvɛnʃən/
A naming convention is a set of rules for choosing names for things.
The team followed a naming convention so every file had a clear, matching name.
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2. A style guide that tells programmers how to name variables and functions in code.
The codebase uses camelCase as its naming convention for variables.
3. A shared system for naming files, folders, or records so they stay organized.
Our photo archive follows a naming convention that includes the date and location.
4. An agreed way of naming products, places, or species within a field.
Botanists rely on a strict naming convention for plant species.