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Naming conventions

Method parameter Names

• java.lang.Exception and subclasses: ex
• java.awt.event and subclasses: evt
• java.sql.Connections: con
• java.sql.PreparedStatements: stmt
• java.sql.Statements: stmt
• java.sql.ResultSet: rs
• GUI elements in containers prepended by their type without J for JComponents, e.g. listKeywords, buttonCancel. So it's easier to find a specific element through code completion.

Resource Bundle keys

• Every key starts with the class' simple name, e.g. "ThumbnailCache"
• After a dot one follows a type identifier, most common are:
  • Info for information messages
  • Error for warnings and errors
  • Input for user input dialog text
  • Confirm for confirmation messages
  • DisplayName for strings on menu items etc.
• After a dot follows a individual message shortcut.
• Examples:
  • KeywordsHelper.Info.Rename
  • CopyToDirectoryDialog.Error.TargetDirectoryDoesNotExist
  • ModifySavedSearches.Input.NewName
  • DeleteImageFiles.Confirm.Delete
  • PopupMenuThumbnails.DisplayName.MenuPlugins

Author: Elmar Baumann
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Status of this document: 2010-04-04