Dprefixed

Dprefixed refers to a naming convention used in software development and data modeling in which identifiers that represent data-centric objects begin with the letter D. This prefix is intended to categorize items and distinguish data elements from commands, namespaces, or other operational constructs within a project.

The term is not standardized, and its meaning and scope vary by organization. Typically D may stand for data, derived, delta, or document, depending on context. The prefix appears in source code identifiers, database object names, and serialized field names, and is commonly combined with naming styles such as camelCase, PascalCase, or snake_case.

Examples of Dprefixed usage include code identifiers like DRecord, DDataPoint, DDocument, and variables such as D_total or D_value. In databases, table or column names may appear as D_User or D_Order, and in serialized formats one might encounter fields like "D_createdAt" or "D_amount." In APIs, a D namespace or grouping may be used to signal data-related endpoints.

Adoption of the Dprefixed convention can improve readability and enable simple tooling-based filtering or validation. However, it can also reduce portability across languages and introduce inconsistency if used unevenly. Organizations that adopt Dprefixed typically document its semantics in internal style guides and enforce it through linters or code reviews to maintain consistency. See also naming conventions, prefixing, and data naming guidelines.