Function and Variable Names Should Be Descriptive

Function and Variable Names Should Be Descriptive

Creating function and variable names that are descriptive will make the purpose of your code much clearer—
and can even be said to make your code self-documenting. This is best explained by a few examples.
Which is clearer:
y=p+i-c;
or
YearlySum = Principal + Interest - Charges;
Which is clearer:
p=*(l+o);
or
page = &List[ Offset ];

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