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HumReaShoNam = Human Readable Short Names

Human readable shortnames aka HumReaSho

Mark Davis
Apr 25, 2023
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Acronyms are too confusing

One of the challenges of naming things in programming or design is to make them concise and meaningful at the same time. A common technique is to use acronyms, which are words formed from the initial letters of other words. However, not all acronyms are easy to read or remember. Some acronyms are too long, too vague, or too similar to other words. For example, what does "NATO" stand for? Is it North Atlantic Treaty Organization or National Association of Theatre Owners? How about "NASA"? Is it National Aeronautics and Space Administration or National Auto Sport Association?

Abreivations are too random

A possible solution to this problem is to use the first three letters of each word to create human readable short names. This way, the names are shorter, more distinctive, and more pronounceable than traditional acronyms. For example, instead of using "NATO" or "NASA", we could use "NorAtlTreOrg" or "NatAerSpaAdm". These names are more descriptive and less ambiguous than their counterparts. They also have a consistent length of 12 characters, which makes them easier to align and format in code or text.

Three letters is just right

Another example of using the first three letters of each word to create human readable short names is "HumReaShoNam", which is an acronym of "human readable short name". This name clearly conveys the purpose and meaning of the technique, while being short and catchy enough to remember. It also avoids confusion with other terms that might have similar acronyms, such as "human resource management" or "human rights watch".

YouCanDoIt!

Using the first three letters of each word to create human readable short names is a simple and effective way to name things in a clear and consistent manner. It can help programmers and designers avoid naming conflicts, reduce typing errors, and improve readability and communication. It can also make the names more fun and creative, as they sound like a new language or a secret code. Try it out for yourself and see how it works for you!

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