I agree for params. I think it's useful for locals...

# random

[kevinmost]

I agree for params. I think it's useful for locals sometimes:

final String myVar;
if (someCondition) {
  myVar = val1;
} else if (someOtherCondition) {
  myVar = val2;
} else {
  throw new IllegalStateException("...");
}
// use myVar and know it was properly initialized