Programming Concepts

Descriptive Variable Names Are Not Always Good

February 5, 2025
8 min read
Programming concepts , Software quality

When naming variables in a program, the usual advice is to use descriptive names. But is this always the case? Let’s explore when shorter, less descriptive names might actually improve readability.

Software Development Tools: A Comprehensive Overview

June 17, 2024
11 min read
Programming concepts

When I learn a programming language, one of the first things I try to understand is how to transform written code into a deployable (installable) and runnable artifact.

Elements of Computer Programs and Programming Languages

May 20, 2024
12 min read
Programming concepts

What can we liken computer programs to? To me, they’re like instruction manuals.