Complete Java SE 8 Developer Bootcamp - Coding Standards

The video tutorial covers Java code style, focusing on the use of whitespace for aesthetics and legibility. It discusses the placement of curly braces, highlighting different styles and their readability. Naming conventions for classes, variables, and packages are explained, emphasizing camel casing. The tutorial also outlines rules for identifiers, including restrictions on reserved words and case sensitivity.

What is the primary purpose of using whitespace in Java code?

• To ensure compatibility with other programming languages

• To enhance the aesthetic and legibility of the code

• To increase the execution speed of the code

• To reduce the file size of the code

Which style is often preferred for placing the opening curly brace in Java?

• At the beginning of the file

• At the end of the code block

• On the next line after the method signature

• On the same line as the method signature

What is the naming convention for Java class names?

• All lowercase letters

• Upper camel casing

• All uppercase letters

• Lower camel casing

Which of the following is an example of lower camel casing?

• MyVariableName

• myvariablename

• myVariableName

• MYVARIABLENAME

Which characters are allowed in a valid Java identifier?

• Only letters and numbers

• Letters, numbers, and special characters

• Letters, numbers, underscores, and dollar signs

• Only letters and underscores

Why should you avoid using capitalized reserved words as identifiers in Java?

• It will slow down the program execution

• It can lead to confusing code

• It is illegal and will cause a compilation error

• It is not supported by the Java compiler

What will happen if you use a reserved word as an identifier in Java?

• The reserved word will be automatically renamed

• The program will ignore the reserved word

• The compiler will throw an error

• The program will run but with warnings