Configure Google Java Code Style in IntelliJ

Ago 26, 2023 | Develop, Tech

Configure Google Java Code Style in IntelliJ

Configuring Google Java Code Style in IntelliJ IDEA

  1. Download the XML Style File:

    Download the Google code style XML file for IntelliJ from the official repository: https://github.com/google/styleguide. Look for the intellij-java-google-style.xml file.

  2. Open IntelliJ IDEA:

    Start IntelliJ IDEA and open your project.

  3. Import the XML Style File:
    • Go to File > Settings (or IntelliJ IDEA > Preferences on macOS).
    • On the left sidebar, expand Editor and select Code Style.
    • On the top right, click on the gear icon (⚙️) and choose Import Scheme > IntelliJ IDEA code style XML.
    • Navigate and select the intellij-java-google-style.xml file you downloaded earlier.
  4. Apply the Google Code Style:

    Once you’ve imported the scheme, it should appear in the dropdown list of available schemes. Simply select it to apply Google’s code style to your project.

  5. Reformat Code:

    If you wish to reformat your existing code according to Google’s style:

    • Select the code or files you wish to reformat.
    • Right-click and choose Reformat Code or use the keyboard shortcut (by default Ctrl+Alt+L on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Option+L on macOS).

  6. Save and Close:

    Click OK to save and close the settings window.

Note: If you’re working on a team, it’s a good practice to ensure everyone is using the same code style for consistency throughout the codebase.