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How to Declare a Pattern in Java

How to Declare a Pattern in Java

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The best way to declare a Pattern in Java is as a constant, since Pattern is immutable.

Use the following code:

private static final Pattern PATTERN = Pattern.compile(" +");

Further, use PATTERN where it is needed.

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