java-formatter-eclipse-mars

Java formatter for eclipse mars (version 4.5). This formatter is also tested for eclipse Juno (version 3.8.1) and could be imported into IntelliJ IDEA.

In short the Java formatter:

• indent 4 spaces
• use space instead of the tab character
• split every row @ 80 characters per line
• format the Javadoc
• don't format comment
• try to be compliance with the Java and Google conventions
• pass verify of checkstyle
• possible to turn off/on Java formatter with the following strings:
  • //CHECKSTYLE:OFF
  • //CHECKSTYLE:ON

In "test-project" directory you can find a test project in order to verify the Java formatter.

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Instructions:

1. Clone git repository or download the Java formatter

2. Start eclipse

3. Click on Window --> Preferences

4. Search "formatter" in filter text input bar and then select Java --> Code Style --> Formatter

5. Click on "Import..." button and select the Java formatter, previously downloaded

6. Verify that "Java and Google Conventions - pirola.org" is the Active profile and click on "Apply"

7. Click and "OK"

That's all!!!

You can format your code in different ways:

• All classes

  1. Click with the right mouse button on src/main/java, if you use maven, or on root project an select "Source" --> "Format"
     

• Single class

  1. Select all your Java code class - Shortcut: Right Ctrl + A

  2. Format the code - Shortcut: Right Ctrl + Right Shift + F

Happy coding ;)