Filename convention

Context and Problem Statement

Which naming convention should be used for graphics in websites?

Considered Options

Camel case without project name prefix
Dasherization without project name prefix without project name prefix
Camel case with project name prefix
Dasherization with project name prefix

Pros and Cons of the Options

Camel case without project name prefix

genericFilename.png

Good, because it leads to the shortest possible name
Bad, because it is harder to read if names include all caps
Bad, because can be easily confused with similarly named graphics from a different project
Bad, because it requires chorded keystrokes

Dasherization without project name prefix

generic-filename.png

Good, because it is easier to read if names include all caps
Good, because it does not require chorded keystrokes
Bad, because can be easily confused with similarly named graphics from a different project
Bad, because it leads to longer names

Camel case with project name prefix

projectGenericFilename.png

Good, because the project name makes it easier to different between similar named graphics from different projects
Bad, because it is harder to read if names include all caps
Bad, because it requires chorded keystrokes

Dasherization with project name prefix

project-generic-filename.png

Good, because it is easier to read if names include all caps
Good, because the project name makes it easier to different between similar named graphics from different projects
Good, because it does not require chorded keystrokes
Bad, because it leads to longer names