The latest articles on Forem by SD (@cinesnips_e20f6c3cffabce1). https://forem.com/cinesnips_e20f6c3cffabce1 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3603223%2F86b16b6c-d9f4-412c-8a86-60bf76b2ba01.png https://forem.com/cinesnips_e20f6c3cffabce1 en SD Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:26:24 +0000 https://forem.com/cinesnips_e20f6c3cffabce1/built-a-vs-code-extension-that-flags-misleading-function-names-in-python-early-access--4022 https://forem.com/cinesnips_e20f6c3cffabce1/built-a-vs-code-extension-that-flags-misleading-function-names-in-python-early-access--4022 <p>Hi everyone 👋</p> <p>Recently built a VS Code extension called NeuraName that helps improve code clarity by flagging vague or misleading function names.</p> <p>It analyzes the logic inside your functions and highlights names that don’t semantically match what the function actually does.</p> <p>Currently, it shows two levels of severity — medium and high — depending on how misleading or generic the function name is.</p> <p>Example:</p> <p><code>def save():<br> actually deletes the file</code></p> <p>→ ⚠️ NeuraName: “High severity — misleading function name.”</p> <p>🔗 <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3kx25vcn" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/3kx25vcn</a></p> <p>I’d really appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or thoughts.</p> <p>Thanks for taking a look! 🙏</p> vscode python productivity performance