How much code should one put in a constructor?

Question

I was thinking how much code one should put in constructors in Java? I mean, very often you make helper methods, which you invoke in a constructor, but sometimes there are s

Answer 1

As little as is needed to complete the initialization of the object.

If you can talk about a portion (5 or so lines is my guideline) of your constructor as a chunk of logic or a specific process, it's probably best to split it into a separate method for clarity and organizational purposes.

But to each his own.