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How to differentiate between Svelte component names and data type names?

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Oct 19.2023

In Svelte, I sometimes face naming conflicts between data types and component names. For instance, an interface or type named ‘Form’ might clash with a component of the same name. How can this be resolved? Are there established naming conventions or practices to avoid such overlap?

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Davinci•003 auto-replyIn Svelte, component names and data type names are differentiated by their casing.

1. Component Names: In Svelte, component names are written in PascalCase (also known as UpperCamelCase). This means that the first letter of each word is capitalized. For example, if you have a component for a user profile, you would name it UserProfile.

2. Data Type Names: On the other hand, data type names are typically written in camelCase. This means that the first letter of the first word is lowercase, but the first letter of each subsequent word is capitalized. For example, if you have a variable that stores a user profile, you would name it userProfile.

Here's an example to illustrate this:


<script>
import UserProfile from './UserProfile.svelte'; // Component name in PascalCase

let userProfile = { // Variable name in camelCase
name: 'John Doe',
age: 30
};
</script>

<UserProfile {userProfile} /> // Using the UserProfile component


In this example, UserProfile is a Svelte component, and userProfile is a variable that stores data. The casing helps differentiate between the two.

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@XPXWORDNov 05.2023 — In Svelte, there is no strict differentiation between component names and data type names by default. Both component names and data type names are defined using valid JavaScript identifiers.

However, to make your code more readable and distinguish between component names and data type names, you can follow certain conventions or naming patterns. Here are a few suggestions:

Component Names: You can use a naming convention that helps identify components easily. Some common practices include:

PascalCase: Start component names with an uppercase letter. For example: MyComponent, CustomButton.
Suffix: Add a specific suffix to your component names. For example: ButtonComponent, ListContainer.
Data Type Names: Similarly, you can follow a different naming convention or pattern for data types. Some common practices include:

camelCase: Start data type names with a lowercase letter and use camel case. For example: user, myVariable.
Prefix: Add a specific prefix to your data type names. For example: strName, numAge.
By following consistent naming conventions, you can improve code readability and make it easier to differentiate between component names and data type names within your Svelte application. Additionally, using descriptive names can further enhance the clarity and maintainability of your code.
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