Computer Quote by Larry Wall
“... an initial underscore already conveys strong feelings of magicalness to a C programmer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Perl creator Larry Wall, 1995
The underscore character, when placed at the start of a name, evokes a sense of enchantment for programmers familiar with C.
In simple terms: Leading underscores feel magical to C programmers.
Key Takeaway
Use naming conventions deliberately.
Themes
programming
syntax
culture
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
technical
cultural
When to use this quote
- code readability
- team standards
- legacy code
- API design
Key Concepts
C language
naming conventions
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Does naming affect code perception?
- When is a leading underscore appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Some may view it as unnecessary flair.
