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Java Variable Types & Naming Rules

This document discusses different types of variables in programming. It defines instance variables as non-static fields unique to each class instance, and class variables as static fields that have a single copy shared across all instances of a class. Local variables are declared within a method, and parameters refer to the arguments passed to a method or constructor. The document also covers naming conventions, recommending variable names start with a letter, avoid special characters, use underscores to separate words for constants, and not use keywords or reserved words.

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Java Variable Types & Naming Rules

This document discusses different types of variables in programming. It defines instance variables as non-static fields unique to each class instance, and class variables as static fields that have a single copy shared across all instances of a class. Local variables are declared within a method, and parameters refer to the arguments passed to a method or constructor. The document also covers naming conventions, recommending variable names start with a letter, avoid special characters, use underscores to separate words for constants, and not use keywords or reserved words.

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Types of Variables

Instance Variable: Non-static fields are also known as instance variables because their values are unique to each instance of a class. Class Variables: A class variable is any field declared with the static modifier; this tells the compiler that there is exactly one copy of this variable in existence; regardless of how many times the class has been instantiated. Local Variables: Variables between the opening and closing braces of a method. Parameters: The Arguments of a method or a constructor.

Naming Conventions
By convention it should start with the letter. Avoid $ and _ characters in the names. Whitespaces are not allowed. Keyword or any reserved word should not be used. For constants separate the words with the _.

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