To use codes/description or short name only in first column lookup tables?

[anovak]

I'm beginning to be of the opinion that coming up with codes for all
these lookup table entries can get one ground up into that activity as
well as be a challenge to maintain. Its also harder on the eyes to
distinguish between the code and the description in the drop-down
list.

What I've done is just resort to short names that are understandable
(use universally understood acronyms within your organization) and
skip the description.

Could others please comment on this? I'd like to see what the folks
out in the community are actually using in this regard.

Best,
Andy Novak
UNT

 

[Ben Howard]

Hi Andy, Like yourself, I only ever use the description if the code itself is
not self explanitory - I find that there is no value in typing things in
twice just for completeness when it adds no value.