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    It's also the only option that really works. _aPI just looks weird, and _API disrespects the rule of starting with a lower-case letter. Commented Jul 24, 2024 at 5:44
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    Do note that the leading underscore for the field is not part of the guidelines. Commented Jul 24, 2024 at 6:21
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    @BillTürstandswithUkraine Interesting. I've been seeing fields with the leading underscore for as long as I can remember. I never noticed it wasn't part of the guidelines. Commented Jul 24, 2024 at 9:59
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    JavaScript's XMLHttpRequest has always bugged me. Why uppercase XML but camelcase Http? Commented Jul 24, 2024 at 13:07
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    @JMekker yes that is a joke. The - Ken M part suggests that it is a made up quote attributed to a well known harmless and good natured troll who makes comments in a similar style. Commented Jul 26, 2024 at 1:07