Tag: Naming conventions

In 1872, an Iowa farmer repeatedly tried to destroy a chance apple seedling, but it was a nursery owner's exclamation years later that cemented the name, perfectly explaining why they are called Red Delicious. This single fruit's story is a fascinating tale of horticultural persistence and marketing savvy.

Romaine lettuce, a popular base for Caesar salads, is known by several names around the world. This leafy green's naming can cause confusion, but a look into its origins and botany reveals the different terms used for this specific variety of lettuce.

German chemist Andreas Marggraf first isolated glucose from raisins in 1747, though it was later given several different names throughout history. The most common old name for glucose is dextrose, a term that is still used today.

While the exact number of standards in a Visual Basic (VB) program is not quantifiable, adhering to a consistent set of coding conventions is considered a fundamental best practice for professional developers. These standards are not rigid rules but practical guidelines that improve code readability, maintainability, and long-term quality for individuals and teams.