How to name final List variable in java?

Question

Should I name a final List as

private final List<MaleSwimmer> MALE_SWIMMER_LIST=new ArrayList<>();

or

private final List<MaleSwimmer> maleSwimmerList=new ArrayList<>();

or

private final List<MaleSwimmer> maleSwimmers=new ArrayList<>();

or

private final List<MaleSwimmer> MALESWIMMERS=new ArrayList<>();

What is the best coding convention?

You should use either `maleSwimmerList` or `maleSwimmers` as it's not a constant. — Bubletan, Oct 11 '15 at 09:03

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 11 '15 at 09:08

1

I would rather prefer maleSwimmers as it is simple and it states what is that. It is not necessary to put List in the name.

answered Oct 11 '15 at 09:08

malaguna

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 11 '15 at 09:05

0

Number 2 or 3 I guess, but all of them are OK for the compiler. Note that when you instantiate, use the containing object

answered Oct 11 '15 at 09:05

Klitos G.

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