Ensure that method, variable, and class names accurately reflect their actual behavior, purpose, or content. Names should semantically match what they represent to prevent confusion and bugs.
Key principles:
detachX() should perform get + cancel, not just cancelpatch_block_indices not patch_col_indices when indexing blocksSerialization not Compression when the class handles serializationshouldSearchForPartsOnDisk() not lookOnDisk()disk not drive when referring to storage disksExample of problematic vs. corrected naming:
// Problematic - method name doesn't match behavior
void detachParallelReadingExtension(); // actually just clears/cancels
// Corrected - name matches actual behavior
void clearParallelReadingExtension(); // or implement proper detach semantics
// Problematic - variable name doesn't match content
PaddedPODArray<UInt64> patch_col_indices; // actually indexes blocks
// Corrected - name matches content
PaddedPODArray<UInt64> patch_block_indices;
This prevents misunderstandings about code behavior and makes the codebase more maintainable by ensuring names serve as accurate documentation of functionality.
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