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Optional/Named Arguments for Java
- owlstuffing 7mo agoExplores advanced optional parameters & named arguments as a Java compiler plugin. Complete IDE integration available with IntelliJ. Key features - Optional parameters -- Define default values directly in methods, constructors, and records - Named arguments -- Call methods using parameter names for clarity and flexibility - Flexible defaults -- Use expressions, reference earlier parameters, and access local methods and fields - Customizable behavior -- Override default values in subclasses or other contexts - Safe API evolution -- Add parameters or change defaults without breaking binary or source compatibility - Eliminates overloads and builders -- Collapse boilerplate into a single, expressive method or constructor - IDE-friendly -- Fully supported in IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio