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name: google-java-format
description: "Use when the user formats Java source files to a consistent style on the command line - applying Google Java Style or Android (AOSP) style, replacing files in place, or running a CI check that fails on style drift."
---


# google-java-format

## When to use

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## Invocation

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## Patterns

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## Anti-patterns

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## Cross-refs

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