✏️ Micro-Deck 2 – Naming & Identifiers (reverse)

Question 1

The name a programmer gives to items like variables or functions.
Rules:
* Must start with a letter
* Can include letters, digits, and underscores
* Are case-sensitive (numCats ≠ NumCats)

Answer 1

Identifier

Question 2

A naming convention where words are joined together, and each word after the first is capitalized. Example: numApples.

Answer 2

Camel Case

Question 3

A naming convention where multiple words in an identifier are separated by underscores.
Example: people_on_bus.

Answer 3

Underscore Separated

Question 4

Style guidelines for naming variables and functions.
Common styles:
* Camel Case: numApples
* Underscore Separated: num_apples

Answer 4

Naming Conventions (for Identifiers)

Question 5

Words that are part of the programming language and cannot be used as identifiers.
Examples: integer, Get, Put.

Answer 5

Keyword (Reserved Word)