As far as I know there are these;

  • Camel case = coolFileName
  • Snake case = cool_file_name
  • Kebab case = cool-file-name
  • Pascal case = CoolFileName
  • Dot notation = cool.file.name
  • Flat case = coolfilename
  • Screaming case = COOLFILENAME

Personally I prefer the kebab/dot conventions simply because they allow for easy “navigation” with (ctrl+arrow keys) between each part. What are your preferences when it comes to this? Did I miss any schemes?

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    FileName_IMPORTANTCATEGORIZATION.yyyy.ext

    With all bits being optional (not every file needs the date it refers to)

    So eg (slight modifications for anonymity):

    SunLifeInsureance_SIGNED.2024.Q1.pdf

    SpotDoesTrickAndFalls_ORIG.mp4

    JSmithPassport_CANADA.2015_2025.pdf (I am a dual citizen)

    JSmithCOVIDPass_DOSE1.2021.pdf