Acceptable naming conventions for .NET applications [closed]

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I am an old school programmer with a rich background in C and C++. I was never one for Microsoft, I used to use Turbo C and Borland C++.

I always used descriptive variables names, often fairly long names, and Hungarian notation.

I have forced myself to get away from Hungarian notation, but still have little remnants lingering in my naming. Please tell me if the following would be considered good naming.

    // Variables
    bool fResult;           // Boolen used for return value
    String strLastName;     // A persons last name 
    List<String> listNames; // A list of names
    int nIndex;             // An index

I notice Microsoft likes really generic names, like e and obj. This just doesn't feel right to me.

Also, for class variables I have adopted the underscore prefix for the name, _strLastName, for example.

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The majority of c# code I see generally follows these conventions:

member variable:

private string _firstName;

property:

public string FirstName {get;set;}

function and method argument:

public string WelcomeMessage(string firstName)

class:

public class Repository

interface:

public interface IRespository

local variable in a function:

var firstName = "Jahova";

However as pointed out above - it doesn't matter too much - as long as everyone agrees and you don't end up with 10 different styles in 1 code base...

Also, for what it's worth, MS guidance on use of Hungarian notation:

Do not use Hungarian notation.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms229045.aspx

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To be honest, coding conventions are unique to each person, team, or organization. So, if you're working alone, then just find something you're comfortable with and stick with it.

If you're working in a team, then you and the other members of your team should agree on the coding conventions that you use.

If you work in a larger organization, then chances are that there are coding conventions that will be imposed upon you.