IT:AD:Patterns:Naming Strategies

A good name is worth its weight in …Megabytes.

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: 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.