How to Name a Class in Java

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: The best is to use a single short word that must be a noun ("a name of thing").

   Do not use a single verb or single adjective.
   
   The selected word should reflect the purpose of the class.
   
   If it is not possible to name the purpose of the class clearly with a single noun, add more words using Camel casing (like BorderLayout).
   
   Adjectives are best suitable as extra words as they naturally give more information about the noun.
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   Step 2: Always start the class name with capital letter (this is different from how the variables are named).

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   Step 3: Do not use underscore to separate multiple words in a Java class name (it is a rule of C++ programming).

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   Step 4: Only use all uppercase names if they directly come from the known abbreviation (URL

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   Step 5: UUID and so on).

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   Step 6: Always place a class into some package.

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