Java Coding Style Guide Achut Reddy Server Management Tools Group Sun Microsystems, Inc. Created: January 27, 1998 Last modified: May 30, 2000 ABSTRACT The importance and benefits of a consistent coding style are well known. This document describes a set of coding standards and recommendations for programs written in the Java language. It is intended for all Java software de- velopers. It contains no material proprietary to Sun, and may be freely distributed outside Sun as well. Feedback in the form of corrections or suggestions for improvement are welcomed. Comments may be sent to achut@eng.sun.com.