Russ Case

Russ Case (also sometimes stylized as "RussCase") refers to a specific style of capitalization used in computer programming, documentation, and other technical contexts. In Russ Case, the first letter of the word "Russ" is capitalized, while the word "Case" remains in lowercase. This contrasts with other capitalization conventions like CamelCase, PascalCase, or snake_case.

The origin of the term is unclear, but it is often used humorously or ironically to describe a seemingly inconsistent or unconventional capitalization choice. It's important to note that Russ Case is not a widely recognized or formally defined coding convention. Instead, it often surfaces in informal discussions or within specific project teams where it might be used as a lighthearted in-joke about idiosyncratic coding styles.

While technically any capitalized first word followed by a lowercase second word could be described as Russ Case, the term's humor derives from the specific pairing of "Russ" and "Case," implicitly alluding to and subverting the established concept of "case" in computer science (e.g., uppercase, lowercase, CamelCase). Using Russ Case in actual code or documentation is generally discouraged as it lacks consistency and readability for those unfamiliar with the specific context where it is employed.