Apache Commons Is Also Your Friend

Apache Commons Is Also Your Friend

Before going on a venture to write your own library, check if Apache Commons Project already has what you need.

Writing your own code is fun. However, time is a luxury we do not have. So please, do not re-invent the wheel. Check if Apache Commons Project already has the library you wish to write. Also check out other sources on the Internet to first find the library you are looking for.

You can trust libraries from Apache, Google, and other reputable organizations like these.

Before you choose a library, make sure that it is actively been developed and has good reviews. Do not use a library that has been abandoned.