Pattern Language In Code

Ever write a script to graph the length of class names in your CodeBase? With the widespread adoption of patterns, I have seen the numbers skyrocket. In my own code, the range is [3, 16], mode 8. Since patterns, collegues' code base: range [3, 71], mode 14. Rubbish!

Are long names tiring your fingers? Two solutions:

Long names are a good thing, enabled by bigger screens, better editors and higher calorie intake.

[It takes me 10 extra seconds to write a long name (including wondering if the length is pointing to a problem with the code), it can take me hours to figure out what the dev of 3 years ago meant by CMNGVerMn]

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