Naming Conventions

Variable names in Rhyme follow specific conventions that make your code readable and consistent.

The Basics

All variables in Rhyme start with a dollar sign $ followed by a descriptive name:

set $user-name = "Alice"
set $total-count = 42
set $is-logged-in = true

Kebab-Case Style

Rhyme uses kebab-case (words separated by hyphens) for variable names:

• ✅ $user-email - Correct kebab-case
• ✅ $first-name - Clear and readable
• ✅ $shopping-cart-total - Multiple words connected
• ❌ $userEmail - Avoid camelCase
• ❌ $user_email - Avoid underscores

Descriptive Names

Choose names that clearly describe what the variable contains:

// Good - Clear purpose
set $customer-age = 25
set $order-total = 99.99
set $is-premium-member = true

// Poor - Too vague
set $x = 25
set $temp = 99.99
set $flag = true

Boolean Variables

For true/false values, start with words like “is”, “has”, or “can”:

set $is-active = true
set $has-permission = false
set $can-edit = true

System Variables

System variables provided by Rhyme are in ALL CAPS:

.text "Today is $TODAY"
.text "Current time: $NOW"
.text "App version: $VERSION"

Remember: Good variable names make your app easier to understand and maintain!