[SOLVED] Why doesn't this code work?

Question

I made this simple code but it doesn't run. When I added "String args[]" in the main method it works, but why won't it work without it? Why is "String args[]" necessary?

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Answer 1

Java main method's syntax by Language implementation is
public static void main(String arg[]) {
// code
}

If you omit anything, then it's error or not a main method.
You have a normal method named main() . No main method so it won't run, just compiles only..
Hope it helps...

Answer 2

Google is your best friend.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/890966/what-is-string-args-parameter-in-main-method-java

It's hard to completely illustrate since Sololearn isn't really an IDE and therefore doesn't have a proper terminal. But essentially it's needed to get input from the user.

Answer 3

User42 You always need arguments if you're getting user input. It's not an IDE thing, it's a Java language thing. I only pointed out SL not being an IDE because it doesn't have a proper command line to be able to see how it works.

Answer 4

KAILASH KURMI to ask questions you should be asking them in separate newer thread of yours, not in other question's thread. It may not get noticed and solved on time.

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