## Why is this an issue?

Placing the array designators `[]` after the type helps maintain backward compatibility with older versions of the Java SE platform. This syntax contributes to better readability as it becomes easier to distinguish between array types and non-array types. It helps convey the intention of the method to both the developer implementing it and the developer using it.

### Noncompliant code example

    public class Cube {
        private int magicNumbers[] = { 42 };      // Noncompliant
        public int getVector()[] { /* ... */ }    // Noncompliant
        public int[] getMatrix()[] { /* ... */ }  // Noncompliant
    }

### Compliant solution

    public class Cube {
        private int[] magicNumbers = { 42 };      // Compliant
        public int[] getVector() { /* ... */ }    // Compliant
        public int[][] getMatrix() { /* ... */ }  // Compliant
    }

## Documentation

- Oracle Java Language Specification - Arrays