This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-257-simplifying-property-names-by-removing-prefixes. Avoid using prefixes on collections whenever possible. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming. You can also check exclusive content about #programming, #clean-code, #code-smells, #software-development, #software-engineering, #refactoring, #refactor-legacy-code, #code-smell-series, and more. This story was written by: @mcsee. Learn more about this writer by checking @mcsee's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Avoid Using the Prefix "Collection" on Properties. Use Simple Names. Remove 'collection' from the name. Use plural names without the word 'collection.' When you prefix properties with terms like "collection," you introduce redundancy and verbosity into your code. This makes your code harder to read and maintain. Good design adds value faster than it adds cost.