# IT:AD:Patterns:Naming Strategies #



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## About ##

A good name is worth its weight in ...Megabytes.


## Notes ##

Consider using the following:

* `xxxProvider`: something that provides something -- but doesn't handle. Usually expects a single argument.
    * Examples:
        * `ResourceProvider`
* `xxxHandler`: whereas a Provider only hands out data, a handler handles incoming data.
    * Examples:
        * `POXHttpHandler`: it recieves POX requests, and hands back POX responses.
* `xxxFactory`: creates a new (simple) object and sets some of its parameters.
    * See: [[IT/AD/Patterns/Factory/]]
* `xxxBuilder`: create composite objects.
    * See: [[IT/AD/Patterns/Builder/]]
    * Example:
        * `InvoiceBuilder`: as it builds the new invoice with a set of child line items.