---
title: Class Names Should Always Begin With An Upper Case Character
description: "Impact Area Manageability Severity Medium Affected Element Apex Class ## Rule ID **SF-0029** ## Impact Variable naming conventions make code easier to read. ## Remediation Rename classes to comply with this convention. ### Time to fix 30 min"
url: "https://community-staging.qualityclouds.com/qcdocs/qc/pmd-rules/class-names-should-always-begin-with-an-upper-case-character/"
updated: "2025-03-21"
category: PMD Rules
---

# Class Names Should Always Begin With An Upper Case Character

Impact Area

Manageability

           Severity

Medium

           Affected Element

Apex Class

## Rule ID

**SF-0029**

## Impact

Variable naming conventions make code easier to read.

## Remediation

Rename classes to comply with this convention.

### Time to fix

30 min