Why should java variable names start with lowercase characters?

Question

I do not understand what the difference between

int Hello ;

and

int hello ;

is .

Does it make a big difference if i use upper case Characters ?

I tried it and nothing changed but I read that it is against "Javas Grammar " — Touko, Aug 11 '15 at 19:31
If `Hello` were an object, this would not work as it would be referencing the class object. `Hello hello = new Hello()` If Hello is not defined, then yes, this woruld work, it is just a guideline to follow for ease of readability. I interpet names beginning with an uppercase letter as a class object. — Matt Clark, Aug 11 '15 at 19:32
@TheLostMind: the OP asked about variable names starting with a lowercase or uppercase character, not camel casing of method names. And I would not regard any answer in the linked question as answer to the OP question. — wero, Aug 11 '15 at 19:37
@wero - Did you read *Bill's* answer to that question?. Its a convention. I don't think having an answer like *its a convention* makes sense here — TheLostMind, Aug 11 '15 at 19:38
`Hello.doSomething()` ... is `Hello` an object or a class? Is `doSomething()` an object method or a static method? If you would have followed the convention, then you could answer these questions very easily. — Tom, Aug 11 '15 at 19:50

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 11 '15 at 19:39

That's because of Java Convention! Actually, you can write a program like the way you're imagining but, you won't be following any pattern.......If you become a real programmer someday, you'll understand that patterns exist to make things better and easier.....

Why should java variable names start with lowercase characters?

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