Code Smell 310 - Vague Date Naming

📰 Dev.to · Maxi Contieri

Use descriptive date names to reveal their purpose and improve code readability

intermediate Published 1 Oct 2025
Action Steps
  1. Identify vague date names in your codebase
  2. Replace them with descriptive names that indicate their purpose
  3. Use suffixes like 'Created', 'Updated', or 'Expired' to provide context
  4. Apply this convention consistently throughout your codebase
  5. Review and refactor existing code to ensure clarity and readability
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and code reviewers benefit from clear and descriptive date naming conventions to avoid confusion and ensure maintainable code

Key Insight

💡 Descriptive date names reduce confusion and improve maintainability

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