How to run java program in cmd

Updated: 2016-07-15

prepare and compile

You have to create a java class that contains a main method:

public static void main(String[] args)

You need to compile your class to execute it:

javac YourMainClass.java

This command generates a YourMainClass.class file that can be executed.

run the java class

java YourMainClass

The Java Runtime should be installed and accessible from your terminal.


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