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Java Code Viewer

Pretty-print Java source code with syntax highlighting — paste any class, interface, or snippet

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What is Java Code Viewer

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Java is a statically typed, object-oriented language used heavily in enterprise backends, Android development, and large-scale distributed systems.

Java Code Viewer is a quick-look tool for Java classes, interfaces, enums, and snippets. It re-indents your code with balanced braces and renders it with syntax highlighting, making quick reviews and pastes into issues or docs effortless.

It runs fully in the browser — nothing is uploaded — so you can safely inspect proprietary or unreleased source code.

Why use it

  • Quickly review Java snippets before posting to Slack or a PR.
  • Re-indent copy-pasted code from logs or emails.
  • Share a readable version of a gist with non-Java teammates.
  • Audit auto-generated Java output from codegen tools.
  • Teach Java syntax with well-formatted examples.

Features

  • Brace-aware re-indentation
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Java parsed locally in your browser
  • Handles annotations & generics
  • Fast copy-paste workflow

How to use Java Code Viewer

  1. Paste Java. Drop any Java source into the viewer.
  2. Click Run. Output is re-indented and highlighted.
  3. Copy result. Paste into your doc, ticket, or review.

Example (before/after)

Raw

public class Hello{public static void main(String[] a){System.out.println("Hi");}}

Formatted

public class Hello {
  public static void main(String[] a) {
    System.out.println("Hi");
  }
}

Common errors

Full reformat

The tool uses brace-aware re-indent, not a semantic formatter.

Fix: Use the Java Beautifier for deeper formatting.

Lombok / annotations

Annotations on separate lines are preserved.

Fix: No changes needed — the tool respects explicit line breaks.

FAQ

Does it compile the code?

No — this is a pretty-printer, not a compiler.

Is source uploaded?

No — everything runs client-side.

Does it add semicolons?

No — only whitespace is adjusted.

What's the difference vs Java Beautifier?

Java Beautifier does deeper transformations; the Viewer is fast brace-aware re-indent.

Which Java versions are supported?

All — the viewer treats input as text.