On naming things

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This article discusses the challenges of naming things in programming, arguing it's one of the hardest parts of computer science due to its subjectivity. It emphasizes that good names are crucial for human understanding and code documentation, and provides the author's personal rules for effective naming, such as avoiding abbreviations to improve readability and maintainability in a team setting.

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