Hey guys I'm trying to compile my 1st Java program, can someone help me with my most recent error below. Thanks

Question

Error: could not find or load main class ExampleProgram2.java

Answer 1

An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software suite that consolidates the basic tools developers need to write and test software. Typically, an IDE contains a code editor, a compiler or interpreter and a debugger that the developer accesses through a single graphical user interface (GUI). An IDE may be a standalone application, or it may be included as part of one or more existing and compatible applications.... Credits to google.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what you mean when you say show the code do you care to explain?
thanks

Answer 3

OK thanks guys, here's my code
public class ExampleProgram2 {
public static void main (String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello World");
}
}

Answer 4

do you guys just retype when posting code or is there a faster way?

Answer 5

I'm using cmd, I've tried for three different codes, what is ide & where can I find it

Answer 6

IDE means Integrated Development Environment. Its an application that helps you convert your sourceCode.java to sourceCode.jar.

It just require you to click a button to compile your source code instead of typing commands to conpile your source code.

You can download your IDE from google. I prefer Netbeans while alot of people prefer Eclipse .

Answer 7

cool man, thanks

Answer 8

so the Java archiver tool is a compiler on steroids?

Answer 9

thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it

Answer 10

hey guys I just downloaded netbeans EE, how do I open a hello world template?

Answer 11

show the code

Answer 12

make sure you have "public static void main(String[] args)" function in your source code. make sure u spelt it correctly.

Just show your code. members are willing to help.

Answer 13

ya while helping others we also learn.. and by asking u to show the code.. I needed to see what actually u have missed while writing the code.. it could be any state of error

Answer 14

show the code simply means you should post your code here so that members can help you figure out why you are getting a compile error.

Answer 15

well ur code has no error...

Answer 16

i cant figure out a typo or error on the code you posted. check your compiler .

i am suspecting your compiler cant find the source code where its located in the directory..

Are you using IDE or cmd to compile?

Answer 17

No actually IDE is abbreviated correctly.. but the main purpose of IDE is to enhance the programming and makes easier for users.. Some IDE's comes with Compiler and debugger as well.. And for .jar file.. Java has Java Archiver tool..

Answer 18

Look u can download JDK software from oracle.com
it is enriched with Java compiler, Java Archiver tool, java code debugger And JRE (Java Runtime Environment- this is The IDE of JDK).
And to explain u what a Java archiver is..
As u might have seen WinZip or WinRar or 7Zip.. to compress a file on windows...
Similarly JDK uses Java Archiver tool to Compress ur source code of Java To .jar file... And this jar file can be used to install on a java based devices.

Answer 19

ya exactly @franky☺

Answer 20

have u made sure, that u navigated to your folder where ur file lies in?
i think u use windows
so on cmd it should look some like:
C://users/wayne/desktop/crappyfoldername/
then type: javac exampleprogram2.java
the crappyfoldername shall be the folder your .java lies in