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World Congress 2023 • Sep 21, 2023

The Name of the Rose

Reka Horvath

Repurposing a single-letter flag once triggered a massive financial catastrophe. Discover how context-aware naming and domain-driven design prevent costly bugs and reduce developer cognitive load.

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#1 about 3 min

Introducing complex domains through descriptive code naming

Comparing opaque code against descriptive classes demonstrates how naming documents business rules directly.

#2 about 2 min

Automating code quality with large language models

Integrating large language models into pair programming tools helps developers pick better variable names automatically.

#3 about 2 min

Applying human language processing to reading code

Recognizing that developers read code like text helps teams direct attention using strategic naming patterns.

#4 about 4 min

Avoiding misleading names and unexpected side effects

Hiding unintended side effects behind standard verbs prevents developers from noticing critical state changes.

#5 about 2 min

Replacing generic verbs with descriptive compound names

Replacing overly generic verbs with specific compound terminology clarifies what complex background functions execute.

#6 about 4 min

Mapping specific names to single real world concepts

Enforcing a one-to-one mapping between system entities and business terminology eliminates the risk of synonym confusion.

#7 about 4 min

Analyzing how outdated feature flags cause system failures

Leaving legacy single-letter feature flags in production systems can accidentally trigger catastrophic deployment errors.

#8 about 5 min

Designing consistent interfaces using domain specific nomenclature

Adopting familiar standardized nomenclature from existing protocols and libraries dramatically improves new API discoverability.

#9 about 4 min

Reevaluating variable names when business requirements change

Failing to update obsolete terminology when business requirements change fractures the integrity of domain-driven design.

#10 about 3 min

Managing codebase conceptual changes during ongoing implementation

Overcoming the friction to update variable names later requires enforcing ongoing adjustments as implementation details evolve.

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Improving communication while defending foundational code quality

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Writing precise titles and active decisions for architectural searchability

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Debunking the myth of self-documenting code

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Cultivating code comprehension over cargo cult programming

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Establishing core principles for data focus and naming

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