determining which verb to use for method names in Java

Question

I understand that naming conventions are important for a number of reasons, most having to do with making your code more readable and easier to integrate into larger projects, e

Answer 1

I don't think java method names should "begin with a verb", I think they should describe the action. This often requires a verb, as verbs describe actions. Usually, they are important parts of the description (getVar and setVar mean totally different things). Occasionally, they add nothing to the description (can you think of anything that would operate on movingAverage besides get/calculate/generate?) and should be dropped.