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1.2     ! bowersj2    1: \label{Variable_Naming_Conventions}
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                      3: There are many variable naming conventions, covering both how to name and
                      4: how to capitalize variables%
                      5: \footnote{The author favors \texttt{capsOnNewWords}. Some people use \texttt{underscore\_to\_separate\_words}.
                      6: Many use uppercase letters to specify constants like \texttt{PI} or \texttt{GOLDEN\_MEAN}.
                      7: Some people always \texttt{StartWithCapatalization}. What's really important
                      8: is to be consistent, so you don't have to guess whether the variable you're
                      9: thinking of is \texttt{coefFriction}, \texttt{CoefFriction}, \texttt{COEF\_FRICTION},
                     10: or something else.%
                     11: }. It is a good idea to adopt a standard. If you are working with a group,
                     12: you may wish to discuss it in your group and agree on a convention.