Clear Naming Conventions

          
            ## Guidelines for Clear Naming Conventions

1. **Core Principles:**

   - Names should clearly communicate purpose and intent
   - Consistency is key across the entire codebase
   - Be specific rather than generic
   - Prioritize readability over brevity (except for well-understood conventions)
   - Follow established patterns in the language and framework

2. **Variables and Constants:**

   - Use nouns or noun phrases that describe the data they contain
   - Boolean variables should have prefixes like `is`, `has`, or `should`
   - Avoid single-letter variables except for well-established conventions (e.g., `i` for loop indices)
   - Use meaningful, searchable names (avoid ambiguous abbreviations)
   - Constants should be in UPPER_SNAKE_CASE

3. **Functions and Methods:**

   - Use verbs or verb phrases that describe the action performed
   - Start with action words (e.g., `get`, `calculate`, `update`, `is`, `has`)
   - Event handlers should start with `handle` or `on`
   - Callback functions can be named with `cb` suffix when passed as arguments
   - Express what they return or do, not how they work

4. **Components and Classes:**

   - Use PascalCase for component and class names
   - Name components after their primary responsibility
   - Be specific about what they represent
   - Higher-order components can use `with` prefix (e.g., `withAuth`)
   - Custom hooks should start with `use` (e.g., `useFetch`)

5. **Files and Directories:**

   - Use consistent casing (kebab-case for files is common in many projects)
   - Group related files in descriptive directories
   - Index files should export from a logical group
   - Test files should clearly relate to what they're testing

6. **Language-Specific Conventions:**

   - JavaScript/TypeScript: camelCase for variables/functions, PascalCase for classes/components
   - CSS: kebab-case for class names and custom properties
   - HTML: kebab-case for attributes, lowercase for elements

7. **Consistency Rule:**
   - Follow existing patterns in the codebase even if they differ from your preference
   - Document naming conventions to ensure team alignment
   - Use linting tools to enforce consistency

Clear, descriptive names make code self-documenting, reducing the need for comments and making the codebase more maintainable for everyone.