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# Avoid very short function names

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## Metadata{% #metadata %}

**ID:** `kotlin-code-style/function-name-min-length`

**Language:** Kotlin

**Severity:** Notice

**Category:** Code Style

## Description{% #description %}

Function names should be descriptive of the function behavior and functionalities. Instead of using a very short name, always have a name that indicates what the function is doing.

## Arguments{% #arguments %}

- `min-length`: Minimum length for function names. Default: 2.

## Non-Compliant Code Examples{% #non-compliant-code-examples %}

```kotlin
fun a() {
    
}
```

## Compliant Code Examples{% #compliant-code-examples %}

```kotlin
fun valid() {
    
}

infix fun to() {
    
}
```
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