Dot Case Converter

Convert any text to dot.case format. Used for Java package names, configuration keys, and property notation.

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What Is Dot Case?

Dot case (also called dot notation) uses periods to separate words, with all letters in lowercase: my.variable.name. It is one of the less common but important naming conventions in programming.

Where Dot Case Is Used

  • Java and Kotlin package names (com.example.myapp)
  • Spring Boot configuration keys (server.port)
  • Ruby gem names
  • YAML and properties file keys
  • DNS hostnames and domain names
  • Object property access in JavaScript (user.profile.name)
  • Terraform resource naming

Dot Case vs Other Conventions

ConventionExamplePrimary Use
dot.casemy.variable.nameJava packages, config keys
kebab-casemy-variable-nameCSS, URLs, HTML
snake_casemy_variable_namePython, databases
camelCasemyVariableNameJavaScript, JSON

FAQ

Is dot case the same as dot notation?

Dot notation refers to accessing object properties (obj.key), while dot case is a naming convention that uses dots as separators. They share the same syntax but serve different purposes.

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