Re: [PATCH v3 02/17] object-store: rename `object_directory` to `odb_alternate`

From: Toon Claes <toon@iotcl.com>
Date: May 28, 2025, 13:18 UTC
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Justin Tobler <jltobler@gmail.com> writes:

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> That's fair. Between `odb_backend` and `odb_alternate`, I would probably
> still prefer the former, but ultimately I'll acclimate to whatever is
> choosen. :)
>
> -Justin

I feel you. But speaking as a non-native English-speaking person, I can settle for "alternate" because I can still wire my brain to give it the meaning we're using here.

But if you like another name, I want to steer away from "backend" as well. As mentioned elsewhere, a "backend" sounds like an implementation of an object database, not the instance of an odb. But I'm open to other suggestions. I've been browsing thesaurus for a bit, unfortunately I didn't find anything better.

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Cheers,
Toon