NamingConventionsVariables.qhelp

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<overview>
<p>A variable name that begins with an uppercase letter does not follow standard
naming conventions, which decreases code readability. For example, <code>Numberofguests</code>.
This applies to local variables, parameters, and non-constant fields.
</p>

</overview>
<recommendation>

<p>
Begin the variable name with a lowercase letter and use camel case: capitalize the first letter of each word within
the variable name. For example, <code>numberOfGuests</code>.
</p>

</recommendation>
<references>


<li>
  J. Bloch, <em>Effective Java (second edition)</em>,
  Item 56.
  Addison-Wesley, 2008.
</li>
<li>
  Java Language Specification:
  <a href="https://docs.oracle.com/javase/specs/jls/se11/html/jls-6.html#jls-6.1">6.1. Declarations</a>.
</li>
<li>
  Java SE Documentation:
  <a href="https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/codeconventions-namingconventions.html">9 - Naming Conventions</a>.
</li>


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