How can I get CodeBlocks to compile Java?

Question

I used Eclipse far, but I don't like it.
I thought I could develop Java programs using CodeBlocks.
But now I have problem with compiling Java programs on CodeBlocks.
(Compiling C and C++ programs worked fine.)

How can I use CodeBlocks to compile Java?
Do I need to install something?
(I already have Java installed.)

I can run Java programs on Eclipse with no problems.

Answer 1

• 5 Best Open Source Java IDEs — https://www.technotification.com/2019/03/open-source-java-ides.html

• Choosing your Java IDE —  https://www.javaworld.com/article/3114167/development-tools/choosing-your-java-ide.html

Answer 2

Net beans is the best ide for java

Answer 3

i found interesting thread here
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/22059855/configure-launch-command-in-codeblocks

so you actually able to launch a bat file using codeblock.
so maybe you can create a batch file to compile your java file, then call them from codeblock

Answer 4

yeah, because its not mainly design for another language. but if i compare codeblock with java IDE (i never use blueJ) codeblock is much more lighter.
but i personally stick with more general yet extensible text editor than using IDE though

Answer 5

Are you sure that CodeBlocks wouldn't compile Java normally?

Answer 6

Netbeans is even worse, Netbeans and Eclipse both always prepare me 1000 debugging tools that I never use, during the launch.

I'd only want an IDE that can compile or run my codes, without those 1000 unused debugging tools. 🤷‍♂️

Answer 7

since what codeblock do in my previous answer is executing a batch script, i dont think it'll mess up anything.
please note i never tested it.

btw why not just stay with text editor ? i mean even notepad++ are able compile and run with a shortcut.

Answer 8

you cannot compile a Java program in Code Blocks
however syntax highlighting might still work during editing