10+ Java tips for cleaner code
“Clean code is simple and direct. Clean code reads like well-written prose“
Grady Booch
Clean code is code that is easy to understand, easy to change and easy to maintain. A developer’s work is not finished when the application operates as expected but when the code is so simple and clean that anyone can use it, change it and maintain it without reading any documentation. But have you thought about what can make your Java code cleaner? In this article, we will discuss some of the most important clean code habits a Java developer should adopt.
1. Use proper and consistent naming conventions
One of the most important tips for code readability in any language is naming. How you name things has a tremendous impact on the quality of your code, as everything from variables to classes to interfaces are identified by their names in the code. These names should be descriptive, self-explanatory and follow the Java naming conventions as much as possible. So, set proper naming conventions for each class, method, variable etc. If other developers are working with you on the same project, they should also follow these conventions to maintain consistency. Don’t assign random names just to please the compiler, but use names that can later be understood by you, your teammates, and anyone else involved in maintaining the…
