Usesname

Usesname is a term used in software documentation and data models to refer to a user-visible name that a person uses when interacting with a system. It is often distinct from a username or login credential and may be synonymous with a display name or alias in many contexts.

Origin and usage: Usesname is a coined term rather than a standardized field name. It appears primarily in examples and tutorials to illustrate naming conventions in user records. In code and database schemas, a field named usesname typically stores a string representing how the user wishes to be addressed in the interface.

Relationship to related terms: A username usually denotes the account identifier used for login and is often immutable. A display name or name field is what appears publicly in the user interface. Usesname may map to the display name in some systems, while in others it may serve as a separate, editable alias or preferred form of address.

Implementation considerations: When implementing a usesname field, developers consider validation (allowed characters and length), localization and internationalization, privacy preferences, and consistency with other naming fields. Access control may determine who can view or edit the usesname, and changes may require audit logging.

Examples and usage patterns: In a user profile, a record might include fields such as id, username, usesname, and displayName. For example, a profile could store usesname as "John Smith" while the username remains a separate login identifier. Developers should document how usesname is used in the UI to avoid ambiguity.

See also: username, display name, alias, handle.