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Jason Friedman wrote:

>> NwInvDb = NetworkInventoryDatabase, yes you are correct, it creates the
> database handle and makes it ready for use.
> 
> I am interested in opinions.  I for one dislike abbreviations on the
> theory
> that programs are read more than they are written.  I would probably use
> this variable name:
> 
> network_inventory_db_connection = ...
> 
> And yes, I'm aware that "db" is an abbreviation.  I believe I am following
> a few Zen principles:
> 
> Beautiful is better than ugly.
> Explicit is better than implicit.
> Readability counts.
> Special cases aren't special enough to break the rules, Although
> practicality beats purity.
> 
> What would others use?

inventory_db

The rest should be clear from the context.