Comment Re:Some of those examples (Score 1) 956
I truly disagree with you. Having spent the best part of a year coding in Java and using the Java style with the open brace on the same line the best I can say is that I have gotten used to it. Code Complete has a section on indentation that recommends the Java/K&R style and it is one of the few sections I fundamentally disagree with. Later in the text there is a recommendation to comment closing braces with e.g.
I much prefer Allman style, and a little extra vertical spacing just helps code clarity - the days of needing to make the most of screen real-estate went out with the 80x24 green screens.