You can create various Java code templates in Eclipse via
Window > Preferences > Java > Editor > Templates
e.g.
sysout
is expanded to:
System.out.println(${word_selection}${});${cursor}
You can activate this by typing sysout
followed by CTRL+SPACE
What useful Java code templates do you currently use? Include the name and description of it and why it's awesome.
I am looking for an original/novel use of a template rather than a built-in existing feature.
The following code templates will both create a logger and create the right imports, if needed.
SLF4J
${:import(org.slf4j.Logger,org.slf4j.LoggerFactory)}
private static final Logger LOG = LoggerFactory.getLogger(${enclosing_type}.class);
Log4J 2
${:import(org.apache.logging.log4j.LogManager,org.apache.logging.log4j.Logger)}
private static final Logger LOG = LogManager.getLogger(${enclosing_type}.class);
Log4J
${:import(org.apache.log4j.Logger)}
private static final Logger LOG = Logger.getLogger(${enclosing_type}.class);
JUL
${:import(java.util.logging.Logger)}
private static final Logger LOG = Logger.getLogger(${enclosing_type}.class.getName());