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October 16, 2025  ·  Builder  ·  2 min read

A Name Is an Interface

Good names remove a surprising number of decisions.

Names tell people how to think about a thing before they ever use it. A clear name turns a menu into a map.

This is true for functions, buttons, projects, and folders. The best name is usually the one that makes the next question unnecessary.

Name the thing for the person who has not met it yet.

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