# Java Conventions

> Java conventions for this repo. TRIGGER when editing any *.java file, JUnit tests, or Maven modules.

- Skill: `bjcoombs/java-conventions` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bjcoombs/java-conventions`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bjcoombs/java-conventions/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: bjcoombs (https://skillmd.com/u/bjcoombs)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bjcoombs/java-conventions

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# Java Conventions

Use Log4j2 for logging. Prefer constructor injection over field injection
because it makes dependencies explicit and testable.

Default to JUnit5 with AssertJ for assertions. Run `mvn verify` before pushing.