Log4j Eclipse Code Template

If you are tired of manualy adding static logger instances in classes, try this template ...

Under Preferences > Java > Editor > Templates:

1. Click new.
2. Give it a description and name.
3. Use this Pattern:

${:import(org.apache.log4j.Logger)}

private static final Logger LOG = Logger.getLogger(${enclosing_type}.class);

To apply it, type the template name and press ctrl + space.