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[-] JeromeVancouver@lemmy.ca 28 points 1 month ago

I deal with a code base written in the 90s in a language similar to basic. All the 3 letter variable names drive me crazy

[-] LodeMike@lemmy.today 19 points 1 month ago

Get a grammar aware formatter and variable renamer, if only to help you understand the code.

[-] JeromeVancouver@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 month ago

Yup for the more complex programs renaming is essential

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