How to Name Files

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data science
talk
organization
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Author

Dr. Joscelin Rocha-Hidalgo

Published

February 20, 2025

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By Jenny Bryan

This repository offers practical advice on creating effective filenames that are both machine-readable and human-readable, while also ensuring proper default ordering. The guidance emphasizes the importance of consistent and descriptive naming conventions to enhance file organization and accessibility. Resources include slides from a lightning talk presented at NormConf on December 15, 2022, available in PDF format within the repository. Additionally, a pre-recorded video of the talk is accessible, providing further insights into best practices for naming files.

  1. Link to repository: https://github.com/jennybc/how-to-name-files

  2. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1LTlnpLMk&ab_channel=NormConf

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