2011-07-11 Ars Technica post/poll by Shiori re file naming conventions and a random music question. Detail is important. Most of all: uniformity is important. Start with something and stick with it.

When you're naming files, keep it simple and consistent. Limit the name to 50 characters or fewer. Long file names often get cut off in menus, especially on mobile devices.

Keep in mind, though, that every programming language has its own set of conventions. What's standard in Java won't necessarily be acceptable as a naming convention in Python or Mojo. To learn more ...