Is or Are to prefix boolean values
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When naming a boolean, or a function returning a boolean it's usual to prefix with 'is' e.g.
- isPointerNull
- isShapeSquare
What about when refering to multiple items, should it be:
- arePointersNull or isPointersNull
- areShapesNull or isShapesNull
I can see arguments for both; is offers consistency and perhaps slightly better readability, are makes the code read in a more natural way.
Any opinions?
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