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What is a valid characteristic of a variable name?
What is a valid characteristic of a variable name?
Which of the following is true about variable name uniqueness?
Which of the following is true about variable name uniqueness?
Which practice should be avoided when naming variables?
Which practice should be avoided when naming variables?
How many characters can a variable name contain at most?
How many characters can a variable name contain at most?
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Which statement about case sensitivity in variable names is true?
Which statement about case sensitivity in variable names is true?
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Study Notes
Variable Naming Rules
- Variables must start with a letter (alphabet) and can include alphanumeric characters.
- Names must be unique within their scope; you cannot reuse a name for different variables in the same block of code.
- Special characters (@, &, $, #, .) are not allowed in variable names.
- Variable names should be descriptive of the data they hold.
- Avoid confusing characters like "0" (zero) and "O" (capital o).
- Use underscores (_) to replace spaces.
- Keep variable names concise; shorter names improve code efficiency.
- Variable names cannot exceed 256 characters.
- Uppercase and lowercase letters are often treated differently, so be mindful of this.
- Reserved words (e.g., keywords in the programming language) cannot be used for variable names.
- Avoid using names identical to functions, statements, methods, or intrinsic constants within the application.
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Test your knowledge on the essential rules for naming variables in programming. This quiz covers naming conventions, scope restrictions, and common pitfalls to avoid. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their coding skills.