Overly Long Class Names in Java or Geeky Poem?

In Java development, clear and concise naming conventions are essential for code readability and maintainability. However, sometimes, we stumble upon class names that stretch the limits of practicality. One such example is InternalFrameTitlePaneMaximizeButtonWindowNotFocusedState. But did you know that in Java 6, this class name was even longer?

Within the Java 6 JRE, there's a class with an astonishingly lengthy name:

com.sun.java.swing.plaf.nimbus.InternalFrameInternalFrameTitlePaneInternalFrameTitlePaneMaximizeButtonWindowNotFocusedState

This mouthful appears to be the product of a code generator that needed to be reviewed, leading to redundant and cumbersome naming. Or is it a geeky poem buried in the code?

InternalFrame InternalFrame
Title Pane,
Internal Frame 
Title Pane.

Maximize Button Window,
Not Focused State.

The moral of the story is always check the readability/sanity of generated code.
In this Hacker News Discussion another class was also considered homorously.

A Simple AI Generated Game

Name Trimmer Challenge

Click on unnecessary words to remove them and make the class name clearer and more concise.

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As the CEO of Chronicle Software, Peter Lawrey leads the development of cutting-edge, low-latency solutions trusted by 8 out of the top 11 global investment banks. With decades of experience in the financial technology sector, he specialises in delivering ultra-efficient enabling technology which empowers businesses to handle massive volumes of data with unparalleled speed and reliability. Peter's deep technical expertise and passion for sharing knowledge have established him as a thought leader and mentor in the Java and FinTech communities. Follow Peter on BlueSky or Mastodon

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