Google Java Format is a code formatter for the Java programming language, designed to improve code readability and consistency. This documentation provides an overview of the tool and its features.

Features

  • Automatic Formatting: Format your Java code automatically with a single command.
  • Customizable Rules: Customize the formatting rules to suit your project's needs.
  • Integration with IDEs: Integrates with popular IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, and VS Code.
  • Community Support: A large community contributes to the development and improvement of the tool.

Getting Started

To get started with Google Java Format, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Tool: Download Google Java Format
  2. Install: Follow the installation instructions provided in the GitHub repository.
  3. Configure Your IDE: Refer to the documentation for your specific IDE to configure Google Java Format.

Usage

Here's an example of how to format a Java file using Google Java Format:

java -jar google-java-format-1.7-all-deps.jar --set-exit-if-changed --inplace yourfile.java

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