Variable can be final

Last modified: 03 December 2024

Reports parameters or local variables that may have a final modifier added.

Example:

def list = [1,2,3]
return list

After the quick-fix is applied:

final def list = [1,2,3]
return list

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

GroovyVariableCanBeFinal
Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Groovy | Data flow

For more information, see the same inspection in Java.

Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3,

Can be installed with plugin:

Groovy, 243.23126