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@@ -53,6 +53,11 @@ and is therefore likely to be changed.
 When wrapping standard library functions, use the prefix qemu_ to alert
 readers that they are seeing a wrapped version; otherwise avoid this prefix.
 
+When making use of acronyms in CamelCase only capitalize the first character
+of the acronym.  This promotes readability and clearly defines the start of
+each word or acronym.  For example, instead of PCIBAR, use PciBar.  In place
+of QEMUDMAList, use QemuDmaList.
+
 4. Block structure
 
 Every indented statement is braced; even if the block contains just one