Is Javaranch Coding Standard applicable for SCJD ?

[Darya Akbari]

Hi,

I very much appreciate the Javaranch Java Programming Style Guide.

But is this style guide applicable for the SCJD exam

Regards,
Darya

[Jim Coble]

Since the Javaranch Coding Standard is offered as an alternative to Sun's Coding Conventions and differs from them in certain respects, I would not recommend use of the Javaranch Coding Standard for the SCJD exam. Rather, I think you should follow Sun's Code Conventions.

[peter wooster]

Originally posted by Jim Coble:
Since the Javaranch Coding Standard is offered as an alternative to Sun's Coding Conventions and differs from them in certain respects, I would not recommend use of the Javaranch Coding Standard for the SCJD exam. Rather, I think you should follow Sun's Code Conventions.

I believe that its consistency and readability that count. I personally dislike the Sun coding standard, but have chosen to use it and use checkstyle to enforce it. If you chose a different coding style, be sure to document what it is in your choices.txt.

[Darya Akbari]

Originally posted by peter wooster:


I believe that its consistency and readability that count. I personally dislike the Sun coding standard, but have chosen to use it and use checkstyle to enforce it. If you chose a different coding style, be sure to document what it is in your choices.txt.

Can I use Javaranch's Style Guide and reference it in choices.txt or should I better get used to Sun's Code Convention to be on the safe side, at least for the SCJD exam?

[Mike Vess]

It is consistency and readability that counts. I choosed not to follow Suns coding standard but i documented how "my style" looks like in the choices doc.