#031: Your ABC’s could make you a better engineer
Feb 04, 2023The alphabet is your friend.
Most databases & file systems sort alphabetically by default.
So factor this into your naming conventions.
Use letters, numbers and underscores to organize & group concepts.
You’ll be forced to think before you name.
But this subtle step can keep your project clean long term.
Which avoids confusion & makes the team more efficient.
Who knew your ABC’s could make you a better engineer?
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