Coding Conventions

SignServer loosely follows the Oracle Code Conventions for the Java Programming Language.

Selection of rules:

• The code should be properly indented.

• Spaces should be used for for indentation (not tabs). The IDEs can be configured to use spaces.

• Opening curly brace, {, should not be on its own line. Example:

  if (true) {
  

• First sentence in Javadoc should end with a period: .

Auto-format Code with IntelliJ

IntelliJ IDEA's built-in formatter can be configured to enforce Sun/Oracle Java code conventions automatically. For more information, see IntelliJ IDEA: Reformat code.

In IntelliJ, you can adjust the settings under Settings → Editor → Code Style → Java. The sample formatting schema can be imported directly into IntelliJ to apply the expected style more easily.

Sample Schema:

oracle_java_conventions_intellij.xml