This course aims to help developers improve their skills in naming classes, functions, and variables effectively to convey meaning and aid in knowledge transfer. The course covers guidelines for finding good names, avoiding abbreviations, writing acronyms, using proper language, and leveraging well-worded source code. The teaching method involves a discussion on practical examples and tips for refactoring. The course is intended for developers looking to enhance their coding practices and communication within a team.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Why are we naming things
We want to create meaning
Avoid abbreviations
Writing acronyms and uppercase
Can you code in your native language
Open source code
Language
Code
User Stories
Variables
Functions
Classes
Known Phrases
Class Names
Example
Conclusion
Thinking ahead
Practical things
Refactoring
Questions
Create
Taught by
PHP UK Conference
