Code Conventions for the Java Programming Language
Coding Guidelines from Sun Microsystems.
url: java.sun.com/docs/codeconv/
Coding Conventions for C++ and Java Applications
Mainly C/C++ centric discussion.
url: www.macadamian.com/codingconventions.htm
Coding Standards for Java
Comprehensive coding and style guidelines from AmbySoft Inc.
url: www.ambysoft.com/javaCodingStandards.html
Draft Java Coding Standard
Guidelines for structure, documentation and naming.
url: gee.cs.oswego.edu/dl/html/javaCodingStd.html
How to Write Doc Comments for the Javadoc tool
"Official" JavaDoc style guidelines from Sun Microsystems.
url: java.sun.com/j2se/javadoc/writingdoccomments/index...
How To Write Unmaintainable Code
A humorous approach emphasizing the need for coding standards - Java centric discussion.
url: www.mindprod.com/unmain.html
The Infospheres Java Coding Standard
Discusses structure, documentation, naming conventions. Also discusses useful related tools.
url: www.infospheres.caltech.edu/resources/code_standar...
JAuditor
The Benchmark for JavaTM quality ñertification. The Perfect Code Challenge - each month JAuditor publish the audit results of an important Java open source project.
url: jauditor.com/
Java Beans Coding Guidelines
IBM Redbook on Java Beans.
url: www.redbooks.ibm.com/SG247006/codguide.htm
Java Coding Standards
Collection of links Ray Ontko.
url: www.ontko.com/java/java_coding_standards.html
Java Programming Style Guidelines
A set of recommendations on various aspects of coding such as naming, file organization, and comments.
url: geosoft.no/javastyle.html
JavaRanch: Java Programming Style Guide
Style guide focusing primarily on formatting and comments, as well as advice on which coding constructs to avoid.
url: www.javaranch.com/style.jsp
Naming Conventions in Java
A short article on what lessons can be learnt from C++ for Java coding standards.
url: membres.lycos.fr/beust/naming/
Netscape's Software Coding Standards Guide for Java
Subset of Netscape's original coding standards for the Jazilla project.
url: developer.netscape.com/docs/technote/java/codestyl...
A Programming Style for Java
A large number of heuristic guidelines for writing well-structured and maintainable Java programs.
url: www.webcom.com/~haahr/essays/java-style/
Tips for maintainable Java code
A random collection of personal observations by Rolf Howarth.
url: www.squarebox.co.uk/javatips.html
