Variable Naming Standards

Area:

Naming Standards

Topic:

Standard:

Variable names should be clear, concicse, consistent and descriptive.

Procedures:

Form variable names by using the abbreviations in the test table ABR.

Avoid conflicts across systems.

Variables for cataloged files shall be defined in a Cobol COPY or Easytrieve Plus INCLUDE member.

For non-file variables, attach a prefix to distinguish such variables from file variables.

Add a suffix to variables for purposes of redefinition.

To keep variables consistent within a system, prefix all variables with a file indicator that is unique within the system.

Last Modified: Friday, 27-Feb-2004 09:22:46 CST