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What is the primary purpose of naming variables appropriately?
What is the primary purpose of naming variables appropriately?
- To make them shorter than 10 characters
- To clearly describe their purpose (correct)
- To ensure they are easy to remember
- To make them visually appealing
When creating variable names, what should be done with spaces between words?
When creating variable names, what should be done with spaces between words?
- Replace them with underscores
- Use dashes to connect words
- Keep them as is to improve readability
- Delete them entirely (correct)
Which of the following is a correct way to capitalize words in a variable name?
Which of the following is a correct way to capitalize words in a variable name?
- Capitalize each word including prepositions (correct)
- Capitalize only the first letter of each word after the first
- Only capitalize the first letter of the name
- Capitalize the first letter of the first word only
In the context of variable naming, what should be done with single-letter prepositions or pronouns?
In the context of variable naming, what should be done with single-letter prepositions or pronouns?
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What is NOT a guideline for naming variables?
What is NOT a guideline for naming variables?
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Study Notes
Rules of Naming a Variable
- Use descriptive names that reflect the variable's purpose within the subject area for better clarity.
- Eliminate spaces between words when forming variable names.
- Capitalize the first letter of each word in the variable name, including all prepositions and one-letter pronouns, to enhance readability and maintain a standard format.
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