naming-standards

Standardize naming conventions across code, tests, and public interfaces.

2|Updated May 18, 2022

Search Tags:#documentation #refactoring #vocabulary #code-quality #naming #api-design

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npx skills add https://github.com/alexfalkowski/bin --skill naming-standards

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Skill: naming-standards
Source: https://github.com/alexfalkowski/bin/tree/main/skills/naming-standards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexfalkowski/bin --skill naming-standards

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the ambiguity and maintenance costs associated with inconsistent naming in codebases, public APIs, and documentation. It provides a structured framework to ensure that names accurately reflect domain concepts and contracts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vocabulary Stewardship: Provides a consistent methodology for naming public APIs, modules, and domain objects.
Review Framework: Offers a clear set of criteria to evaluate whether a name reduces or increases maintenance risk.
Use Case: Use this skill when refactoring a legacy module to ensure that new function names align with existing project vocabulary and clearly communicate their intended behavior to future maintainers.

Quick Start

Use the naming-standards skill to review the proposed module name and public interface for the new authentication service.

Frequently Asked Questions about naming-standards

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I standardize domain vocabulary and naming conventions during a codebase refactoring?▼

Standardize domain vocabulary by applying a structured review framework to ensure new function names align with existing project conventions, accurately reflect domain concepts, and reduce maintenance overhead. This methodology covers code, tests, and public APIs.

What's the best way to evaluate if a public API name increases maintenance risk?▼

Evaluate API naming risk by applying a clear set of review criteria to determine whether a name accurately reflects its domain contract and communicates intended behavior to future maintainers, ensuring long-term compatibility and readability.

Does this naming standards approach work for legacy module refactoring?▼

Yes, this approach works for legacy refactoring by providing a vocabulary stewardship methodology that ensures newly named modules and public interfaces align with established project vocabulary and clearly communicate their intended behavior.

How do naming conventions improve code clarity and reduce maintenance costs?▼

Naming conventions improve code clarity by resolving ambiguity in codebases and public interfaces. Consistent vocabulary ensures names accurately reflect domain concepts, which reduces long-term maintenance costs and improves architectural readability.

Can I use this to standardize naming across both code and public interfaces?▼

Yes, you can standardize naming across code, tests, and public interfaces. The framework requires adherence to established project conventions and language-specific idioms to ensure vocabulary consistency across all architectural layers.

When do I need to standardize vocabulary for API design?▼

Standardize vocabulary for API design when ambiguity and maintenance costs from inconsistent naming threaten domain clarity. This is critical during architectural reviews and refactoring tasks where vocabulary consistency ensures contracts accurately reflect domain concepts.