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> imports, ingest, dataimport, ímport, impørt. a few good principles (not rules) for naming libraries: a) signal abstraction level b) avoid being too literal
by andsoitis 11mo ago
> imports, ingest, dataimport, ímport, impørt.
a few good principles (not rules) for naming libraries:
a) signal abstraction level
b) avoid being too literal for it constrains evolution
c) pronounceable and spellable
d) prefer nouns over verbs because libraries are things not actions
e) metaphors beat descriptions
Consequently, I would avoid imports, ímport, impørt
"Ingest" feels like it is in a good direction. Any good reason not to use it?
- ctc24 11mo agoAgreed, I like `ingest` as well. It does somewhat violate principle d), but the other solutions violate more of those. And to your point, they're principles, not rules.
- scaredreally 11mo agoHow about `importer`?