I know I know, not another tips question.  But I'm rather surprised that this question hasn't already been posted.  At any rate, are there any useful shortcuts that can be used **especially** in Java?  

As shown below, `packages` and `imports` already add at least 27 characters to a program.  

    package a;
    import java.io.*;

I understand that the simple solution would be to use another language, but it seems to be a real challenge to shorten Java programs.

Any tips?