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Applying clever file names

Applying clever file names

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Applying clever file names

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- [Instructor] The number one reason I think about naming files properly is to identify what's in the file. The file name should reflect something of the contents. In fact, recently, my strategy is to name files as if I were performing an online search. For example, I would name this file Color Parrot. If it had more relevance, I might choose a name like Color Parrot San Diego Zoo. Of course, some of the file's name can be related to the folder containing the file. For example, here is the San Diego Zoo folder, and inside that folder could be found the Color Parrot file. The file's path name, which is its location relative to the root directory, can be quite descriptive and help you identify the file's contents, as well as find the file. Beyond clever name, I also consider file sorting. Name files so that they appear in a specific order in the folder window. For example, in my Video Projects, I prefix all the audio…

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