IntelliJ: Never use wildcard imports
🚀 Mastering IntelliJ: Say No to Wildcard Imports! 🚀
Are wildcard imports in IntelliJ driving you wild? 😡 Well, fear no more, because today we're going to tackle this problem head-on and show you how to never use wildcard imports again!
The Problem: Taming the Wildcard Imports 🐯
The wild nature of wildcard imports can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they save us from manually importing each and every class. On the other hand, they can make our code less readable and lead to name clashes.
But here's the dilemma: by default, IntelliJ loves wildcard imports! 😱 So, how can we put a leash on them and prevent IntelliJ from ever using them?
The Solution: Unleashing the Power of Settings ⚙️
To bring wildcards under control, we need to venture into the depths of IntelliJ's settings. Follow these simple steps to ensure IntelliJ never uses wildcard imports again:
Open IntelliJ and navigate to Settings or Preferences (depending on your OS) by using the shortcut
Ctrl+Alt+SorCmd+,.In the settings window, locate and select Editor.
Under Code Style, expand the dropdown and select Java (or the programming language you're working with).
In the right panel, navigate to the Imports tab.
Under **Class count to use import with '*', specify a ridiculously high number (e.g., 9999). This will effectively disable wildcard imports. 🚫
The Alternative: A More Elegant Approach 🌟
While using a high number is a functional solution, it's not the most elegant. If you're looking for a nicer way to turn off wildcard imports, there's a hidden gem in IntelliJ's settings!
Follow the previous steps to reach the Imports tab in the Code Style settings.
Instead of setting a high number, toggle the switch for Use wildcards in import statements to off. This will explicitly disable wildcard imports in a more intuitive way. 🧠✨
Your Turn: Show Wildcard Imports Who's Boss! 💪
Now that you know how to tame wildcard imports in IntelliJ, it's time to take action! Open up your settings, follow our step-by-step guide, and bid farewell to those pesky wildcards once and for all. 🎉
And don't forget to share this blog post with your fellow IntelliJ users who might be struggling with the same issue. Together, we can create a wild-wildcard-free coding experience! 🙌🔒
Have any other IntelliJ tips and tricks you'd like to learn? Let us know in the comments below and we'll make sure to cover them in future blog posts.
Happy coding! 💻✨
