What is a core benefit of using a naming convention in code readability?

• A. Obscures intent by randomizing identifier names.
• B. Consistent names convey intent; using nouns for classes and verbs for methods helps readers infer purpose.
• C. Forces all functions to be named with the same prefix.
• D. Eliminates need for comments.

Answer: (B)

Naming conventions boost readability by making intent clear through consistent naming patterns. When you name classes with nouns, readers recognize them as entities or data types. When you name methods with verbs, readers see the actions those methods perform. This alignment helps someone reading the code quickly build a mental model of what exists and what it does, reducing guesswork and making the API easier to navigate. It also makes searching, refactoring, and maintaining the code easier as the project grows.

Choosing names that randomize or obscure meaning undermines this clarity, so readability suffers. Forcing all functions to share the same prefix doesn’t convey what each function does and adds unnecessary noise. And while good names reduce the need for some comments, they don’t eliminate the need for explanations of non-obvious behavior.