java-idioms

Java Idioms and Patterns

Java rewards clarity, type safety, and robust ecosystem tooling. Modern Java (17+ LTS) favors records, sealed classes, and pattern matching. Idiomatic Java = clean, readable, framework-aware.

Scope: Java coding idioms. Test naming: .agents/rules/testing-strategy.md. Logging: @.agents/skills/logging-implementation/SKILL.md.

Modern Java Features (17+ LTS)

1. Records for immutable data carriers:

   // ✅ Concise, immutable, auto-generated equals/hashCode/toString
   public record CreateTaskRequest(String title, Priority priority) {}
   
   // ❌ Verbose boilerplate POJO
   public class CreateTaskRequest { /* getters, setters, equals, hashCode... */ }