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    <p>I came across a few articles like <a href="http://www.bright-green.com/blog/2003_02_25/naming_java_classes_without_a.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one</a>, which suggest that some words should never be used as part of a class name. When a class has one of those words in the name, it means the code should be refactored or redesigned.</p> <p>Example:</p> <p><strong>Manager</strong></p> <p>Reason: Since almost all classes "manage" something and the meaning of "Manager" is very broad, people can put a lot of responsibilities to a "Manager" class while still being able to claim the class does "only one thing". As a result, naming a class with "Manager" does not say much about what the class actually does. The article mentioned earlier, <a href="http://www.bright-green.com/blog/2003_02_25/naming_java_classes_without_a.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"Naming Java Classes Without a 'Manager' "</a>, showed this point:</p> <blockquote> <p>For instance, take a class named "UrlManager" - you cannot tell whether it pool URLs, manipulates URLs or audits the use of them. All the name tells you is that this is not a URL, but it does somehow work with them. On the other hand, the name "UrlBuilder" gives a much better picture of what the class does.</p> </blockquote> <p>Another example:</p> <p><strong>Helper</strong></p> <p>Reason: A class name like "ThreadHelper" makes people wonder why it's needed and why it cannot just be part of the "Thread" class. Is it actually an adapter or a decorator? If so, name it that way. Is class "Thread" taking too much responsibility already? If so, refactor and give the new class a meaningful name. "Helper" says nothing about what it's doing or how it's helping.</p> <p>What are other words in a class name that would signal a need for refactoring or redesign and should be avoided? Why?</p> <p>Edit: I would think those words are used a lot since</p> <ul> <li>they generally have broad meanings</li> <li>they can fit in almost all contexts</li> <li>they stop designers thinking about better designs or names</li> <li>people believe it's OK to use them</li> </ul> <p>The book <em><a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/0132350882" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Clean Code</a></em> listed more but no reasons were given:</p> <blockquote> <p>Avoid words like Manager, Processor, Data, or Info in the name of a class.</p> </blockquote> <p>It would be great if someone could provide possible reasons for them.</p> <blockquote> <p>Related questions:</p> <p><a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/38019/whats-the-best-approach-to-naming-classes">What’s the best approach to naming classes?</a></p> </blockquote>
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