vprefixed

Vprefixed is a naming convention used in software development where identifiers are prefixed with the letter v to indicate a particular semantic. It is not a formal standard, but a lightweight guideline adopted by some projects, teams, or codebases to convey meaning at a glance.

In practice, the v prefix can denote several related ideas depending on context. It may mark virtual or derived properties in data models, indicate variables within small scripting environments, or flag view-model properties in certain MVVM patterns. Some schemas or APIs use v- prefixed keys to distinguish computed or runtime-facing fields from stored data.

Examples include identifiers such as vname, vstatus, or vprice in code or data representations. In JSON or YAML used by a framework, a key like vtitle might signal a value that is calculated rather than persisted. The exact interpretation of the v prefix is typically defined by a project’s style guide.

Advantages of vprefixed naming include quicker visual identification of a property’s intended semantics and the possibility of tooling or lint rules recognizing the prefix. Drawbacks include reduced readability for newcomers, potential confusion if semantics are not consistently documented, and clashes with language-specific naming conventions.

Variants exist, such as using vp_ or v- as alternatives, or reserving the v prefix for specific kinds of properties. As with any naming convention, vprefixed should be described in project documentation and applied consistently to avoid ambiguity. See also naming conventions and prefix notation.