JavaBeans method name prefixes

[jaspreet atwal]

What are standard JavaBeans name prefixes for methods?

My source of confusion is K&B book. Page# 68 of this book says:

JavaBeans methods must be named using camelCase and depending on the method's purpose, must start with set, get, is, add or remove.

Whereas, Answer 1 to Chapter# 1's SelfTest Question# 5 says:

'add', 'delete', & 'put' are not standard JavaBeans name prefixes

Now why is 'add' mentioned at both places?

[Stevi Deter]

This question comes up frequently; search the forum for the words 'add' and 'bean' and you'll get several topics.

The best to look at is this one which includes a reply from Bert explaining where to look in the book for fuller answers.

The summary is that "addXxxListener" is a valid JavaBean method name. In the context of the review question, "addSize" is not. Read the link for more exhaustive detail.

[jaspreet atwal]

Originally posted by Stevi Deter:

The summary is that "addXxxListener" is a valid JavaBean method name. In the context of the review question, "addSize" is not. Read the link for more exhaustive detail.

aah! Thanks Stevi, my wrong...

[Krishna Srinivasan]

This also will help you:
https://coderanch.com/t/262282/java-programmer-SCJP/certification/JavaBeans-naming-standard