rust-lang / rust-lang/rfcs

Allow SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE for unit-like types and enum-variants.

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Description

In RFC0430 (Naming conventions), i think it makes sense to allow SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE for unit-like types and enum-variants, since both of them can be used in a constant-like way.

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Start by reading RFC0430 (Naming conventions) and the discussion on this issue. Determine how the proposed allowance for unit-like types and enum variants fits the existing convention, then document the accepted decision in the relevant RFC or RFC-process outcome; done means the rule and rationale are unambiguous.

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Tech stack
rust
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documentation
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Feature
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