Naming convention for variables to avoid using reserved words [closed]

Question

I was wondering if there is a naming convention for variables that represent a reserved word. For example, I have class called Video and this video must contain a boolean defining whether it's private or not. Since private boolean private;would not work, I wonder what the best option was.

• mPrivate
• _private
• isPrivate
• notPublic
• ...

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

If you can think of a two-word name, you're clear of any conflict:

• private -> isPrivate
• new -> newItem
• ...

Plus, it will often be more readable.

The only common name conflict I'm seeing regularly is the class -> clazz mentioned above.