Bad Variable Naming: The Unmitigated Disaster

Techniques

1. The "I'll Get To It Eventually" Variable

A variable named "stuff" is a great way to convey a sense of "I'll get to it eventually." It's like a digital shrug.

Magic Number Naming After Coffee

Why settle for a good variable name when you can have a great one? Or, in this case, a bad one.

Variable Length Ponytail
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