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The Difference Between a Property, Field, Attribute

3 Aug 2007 9:05 A GMT-05
This blog entry attempts to clear up the confusion among the terms property, field, instance variable, and attribute.

How to Refactor Many Arguments

25 May 2007 6:01 A GMT-05
Ever have a constructor with 72 parameters? No, that wasn't a typo. How would you go about refactoring it? [...]

Collection Utility Methods on the Object

16 Apr 2006 6:16 P GMT-05
When used judiciously, the technique of adding collection-related utility methods on an object has its benefits.

A Logical Ordering of Import Statements

3 Mar 2006 5:54 P GMT-05
This entry describes a guideline for ordering import statements in Java classes and interfaces. The ordering aids in module dependency management, particularly in a layered architecture.

Small Methods: A Best Practice

22 Jan 2006 1:09 P GMT-05
Writing small methods is an effective technique for developing quality software by removing code duplication and providing chunks of reusable code.

Coding By Intention

10 Jan 2006 12:56 P GMT-05
The technique of coding by intention (along with test-driven development) is the first step in crafting elegant software.