How to name a variable: numItems or itemCount?

Question

What is the right way to name a variable

int numItems;

vs.

int itemCount;

or constant:

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Answer 1

In "Code Complete," Steve McConnell notes that "Number" is ambiguous. It could be a count, or an index, or some other number.

"But, because using Number so often creates confusion, it's probably best to sidestep the whole issue by using Count to refer to a total number of sales and Index to refer to a specific sale."