Analytics

The Art of Event Taxonomy: Naming for Longevity

A messy tracking plan is a dead tracking plan. Learn the Object-Action framework for naming events.

By TrackRaptor DevAnalytics Lead
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The Art of Event Taxonomy: Naming for Longevity

Consistency is the soul of analytics. If one dev names an event 'User_Signed_Up' and another names it 'signup_success', your data is fragmented, making cohort analysis nearly impossible.

The Object-Action Framework

Always structure events as 'Noun + Verb'. This allows for easy filtering and grouping in your analytics dashboard.

  • Good: 'Project Created', 'Invoice Sent', 'Member Invited'
  • Bad: 'Click_Button_1', 'Submit', 'Done_Step'