JavaScript naming conventions

JavaScript, Variable, Cheatsheet · Jun 12, 2021

  • Names are case-sensitive, lowercase and uppercase are different.
  • Start variable names with a letter, use camelCase for names.
  • Variable names should be self-descriptive, describing the stored value.
  • Boolean variables are usually prefixed with is or has.
  • Names are case-sensitive, lowercase and uppercase are different.
  • Start function names with a letter, use camelCase for names.
  • Use descriptive names, usually verbs in the imperative form.
  • Common prefixes are get, make, apply etc.
  • Class methods follow the same rules.
  • Names are case-sensitive, lowercase and uppercase are different.
  • Define constants at the top of your file, function or class.
  • Sometimes UPPER_SNAKE_CASE is used, while other times plain camelCase.
  • Names are case-sensitive, lowercase and uppercase are different.
  • Start class names with a capital letter, use PascalCase for names.
  • Use descriptive names, explaining the functionality of the class.
  • Components, which are used in frontend frameworks follow the same rules.
  • Prefix any variable or function with _ to show intention for it to be private.
  • As a convention, this will not prevent other parts of the code from accessing it.

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