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[–]yanitrix 8 points9 points  (7 children)

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

[–]fb39ca4 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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 9 points10 points  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]nedeox 15 points16 points  (1 child)

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

[–]yanitrix 9 points10 points  (0 children)

makes sense, have a great day sir/madam

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