In referen to naming conventions, I have a simple rule, make it simple to read, it will be simple to program. This basically means,

  1. Avoid abbreviating. This is not the 'Wheel of Fortune' you can spell out whole words.
  2. Avoid writing sentences. You should be able to name a method to encapsulate its utility in no more than 3 words. Anything more it start to sound like a government agency.
  3. Name your method within the context it is being used. You know what subject you are talking about, don't be verbose about it.

Taking the example of some of your code above, 

my $context = $file->open_for_reading( {} );

## Change to
#############################
my $context = $file->reading;

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my $context_derived
    = $file_derived->open_for_reading( { 'path' => $file, 'join_longca
+lls' => 1 } );

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What the hell is 'join_longcalls'? For some reason it sounds like a pirate, and it is basically incomprehensible so it might was well be a pirate. Make it read like you actually write, don't make something up and hope people understand what the hell you are talking about.

In reply to Re: Method parameters validation and inheritance by Herkum
in thread Method parameters validation and inheritance by roman

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