Best Practices for Naming Models in Ruby on Rails

In Ruby on Rails, naming models is more than just a convention. It's about clarity, efficiency, and ensuring your app is easy to manage. Here's a guide to help you name your models like the pros.

P.S. I created a handy guide at https://web-crunch.com/naming-models. Bookmark it if you need a refresher every once in a while!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and find the new guide
01:42 - Singular and Capitalized
02:53 - Keep it descriptive and clear
03:28 - Organize with namespaces
03:59 - Intuitive Associations
04:22 - Acronyms and Initialisms
04:48 - Avoid Reserved Words
05:02 - Context-Specific Naming
05:22 - Avoid Ambiguity
06:11 - Composite Names
06:47 - Polymorphic versatility
07:43 - Single Table Inheritance
08:45 - Wrapping up

View the guide here: https://web-crunch.com/naming-models
Read the blog post here: https://web-crunch.com/posts/best-practices-for-naming-models-in-ruby-on-rails

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