Question

So here is a question my buddies and I have been throwing around for awhile. What is the most common way programmers name files? I know its good practice to start a file name with a letter. Also You should not use symbols like: @ $ &. But are there any other practices I should consider when naming a file?

Answer 1

Naming a file depends entirely on the capabilities of your particular filesystem (or the “lowest common denominator” of the filesystems where you may want to transfer that file to), but you should generally follow one rule and one rule only.

The intent of the file should be clear from its name. In other words, a record of your share trading transactions should be called something like ShareTxns.ods rather than xyzzy_plugh.ods.