>> Do you actually have any hard evidence that short 
>abbreviated names are
>> easier to remember? It can be equally argued that long, 
>non-abbreviated
>> names are easier to remember and more readable.
>
>I do not have any hard evidence other than a personal one. 

Likewise, only a personal view.

A comparison might be emacs.
there are so many keyboard shortcuts I get confused by them.
I am more likely to remember the longform M-x command, because
its clearer.

Not far from right IMHO

regards, DaveP


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