This section lists Java-related file types and
conventions. For naming conventions of other items such as classes and
variables, see the chapter on "Naming
Conventions".
File Type
Suffix
File Naming
Example
Java source
.java
Same name as the name of the class or
interface contained within (mixed
case with the first letter of each internal word capitalized).
DateUtility.java
Java archive
.jar
Descriptive of the content within. Mixed
case with the first letter of each internal word capitalized.