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yotafukuzawa
7,856 PointsWhy do we need m when we initiate instance variables?
Ex: public class Treet { private String mAuthor; private String mDescription; private Date mCreationDate; ....
2 Answers
Steve Hunter
57,712 PointsIt is just a naming convention to highight the fact that they're member variables of a class. It isn't compulsory, just good practice.
Hope that helps.
Steve.
Craig Dennis
Treehouse TeacherYes as Steve stated, not required, but is a style thing. In these beginning lessons I am following the Android style guide