Configuration variable names should follow consistent patterns and be descriptive enough to clearly convey their purpose and scope. When naming similar configuration parameters, maintain uniform naming conventions throughout the codebase.
For time-based configuration parameters, explicitly indicate the time scope in the variable name. Use consistent patterns like max_retries_per_day and max_retries_last_30_days rather than mixing formats like max_daily_retry_count and retry_count_30_day.
Example of improved naming:
# Instead of:
max_daily_retry_count = 3
retry_count_30_day = 20
# Use:
max_retries_per_day = 3
max_retries_last_30_days = 20
This approach makes configuration files more readable and reduces confusion when developers need to understand or modify these settings. Consistent naming patterns also make it easier to search for and group related configuration parameters.
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