Dot.case Converter

Convert text to dot.case format for configuration keys and namespaces.

Input

Output

Examples

Example 1

database connection timeout

Example 2

API_RATE_LIMIT

Example 3

user-profile-settings

Understanding Dot.case Format

Dot.case, also known as dot notation, represents text with words separated by dots (periods) and converted to lowercase. For example, User Profile Settings becomes user.profile.settings. This format is prevalent in configuration files, environment variables, and package naming conventions.

The format provides hierarchical structure through dot separation. Each dot represents a level of nesting or categorization, making it ideal for organizing config keys (database.connection.timeout), namespace identifiers (com.example.app), and property paths in JSON or YAML configurations.

Conversion to dot.case involves lowercasing all letters, replacing spaces and special characters with dots, and removing redundant dots. This tool automates the transformation, ensuring consistent formatting for configuration keys, package names, and API property paths.

Dot.case is widely used in Java package names (org.springframework.boot), JavaScript object paths (config.server.port), and environment variable hierarchies (app.database.host). Understanding this convention helps developers maintain consistent naming across codebases.

Practical Applications

Configuration file organization benefits from dot.case keys. When defining settings in JSON, YAML, or properties files, dot notation creates clear hierarchies: app.server.port, app.database.url. This tool helps developers format config keys consistently, improving readability and maintainability.

Package and namespace naming uses dot.case extensively. Java, Kotlin, and Android projects follow reverse domain notation (com.company.project), while JavaScript modules use similar conventions. This tool generates properly formatted package names from descriptive text.

Environment variable hierarchies employ dot.case for structure. Modern applications use dotted env vars (DATABASE.CONNECTION.POOL_SIZE) to organize settings. This tool converts descriptive names into env-var-ready dot.case format.

API property paths and JSON references use dot notation. When accessing nested JSON properties (user.address.city) or defining GraphQL paths, dot.case provides a standard format. This tool ensures consistent path formatting across API documentation and code.

Challenges and Limitations

Leading and trailing dots can cause parsing issues. Some systems reject config keys starting or ending with dots. This tool removes redundant dots, but users should verify that output meets target system requirements.

Case sensitivity varies across systems. While dot.case uses lowercase by convention, some platforms are case-sensitive. Users should confirm that lowercase formatting is compatible with their configuration system or package registry.

Special characters require careful handling. Input text with numbers, underscores, or hyphens may convert unexpectedly. Users should review output when converting complex names to ensure intended structure is preserved.

Depth and nesting limits exist in some systems. Excessively long dot.case paths (many levels deep) may exceed limits in configuration parsers or environment variable systems. Users should keep hierarchies reasonably shallow for compatibility.

Best Practices

Use dot.case for hierarchical configuration keys. Organize settings logically (app.server.port, app.database.url) to reflect structure. Consistent hierarchy improves config file readability and maintenance.

Follow platform conventions for package names. Java uses reverse domain notation (com.company.app), while npm packages use lowercase with hyphens. Adapt dot.case output to match platform-specific naming standards.

Validate generated keys with target systems. Test that dot.case output is accepted by configuration parsers, package registries, or environment variable loaders. Verification prevents deployment issues.

Keep hierarchies meaningful and shallow. Avoid overly deep nesting (app.module.feature.sub.detail.setting). Limit depth to 3-4 levels for clarity and compatibility with most systems.

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