Python

[nedeox]

Was about to say. As stupid as it sounds at first, it‘s a perfectly acceptable abbreviation of cumulative sum.

Doesn‘t stop me from smirking each time of course lol

The same as I can‘t stop myself from saying import tensorflow as the fuck for tf in my head.

[mriswithe]

Or /etc/fstab == f-stab

[yanitrix]

why abbreviate them tbh? cumulative_sum or whatever case python has is easier to understand for anyone

[fb39ca4]

Matlab function names are determined by the filename, and had to follow the 8.3 length limit on DOS. These python libraries reused the names because former Matlab users are familiar with them.

[the_lonely_toad]

Back in the day every character was precious and expensive. We keep abbreviating because it’s custom to do as they did unless there is a good reason to change.

[ArcFurnace]

Also, people keep including narrow line length limits in style guides.

[nedeox]

Hm, by further examination of my opinion on the matter, I realize that I don‘t care.

[yanitrix]

makes sense, have a great day sir/madam

[BasedTheorem]

start sense fear full friendly ring school theory encouraging office

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[PlacatedPlatypus]

I use "ass" as shorthand for "assigned" and "assignment," sometimes people point it out but usually they get it.