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esraa mohammed
53 Pointscamel case
whats camel case mean?
// I have imported java.io.Console for you. It is a variable called console.
2 Answers
Steve Hunter
57,712 PointsHi Esraa,
Camel case names start with a lowercase initial letter and then capitalise the first letter of each new word that makes up the variable name: e.g. camelCaseVariableName.
Steve.
Steve Hunter
57,712 PointsHi Esraa,
It is a naming convention that provides consistency and clarity - using the capitals allow the words to be identified, ensuring that the purpose of the variable is obvious. Other languages use different conventions such as snake_case_variable_name.
In Java, variables are named with camel case, though. There's plenty of info in Wikipedia.
Steve.
esraa mohammed
53 Pointsesraa mohammed
53 Pointswhats the benefit of it?