8 guidelines for writing reusable Java code. Define the rules for your code; Document your APIs; Follow standard code naming conventions; Write cohesive classes and methods ...

In contrast, a data structure is a concrete implementation of one or more ADTs, similar to how Java classes implement interfaces. Examples of ADTs include Employee, Vehicle, Array, and List.

The tools — Jadeite and Apatite — take advantage of human-centered design techniques to significantly reduce the time and guesswork associated with finding the right classes and methods of APIs.