Re: How to name variables in a program?

spinoza1111 wrote:

>> Have you tried to _pronounce_ those, uh, "names"?

> Why is this important?

> Does any one read programs out loud?

Any fool can write a program that a compiler can read. It takes care, skill,
and attention to detail to write a program that humans can read.

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