Basic Java Language: Difference between revisions

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 To compile your program, go to the directory you saved it. Note that if your class was named NaMe then your file '''must''' be named NaMe.java. Anyways, type: <code>javac NaMe.java</code> where NaMe is your class name. To run, type <code>java NaMe</code>.
-Note that if the compiler gives errors with your code, you must fix them.
+Note that if the compiler reports syntax errors with your code, you must look in your source code and fix them. These are usually typos, but can be missing colons (;) or other formatting issues.
-If, when running, it says invalid class file, perhaps the compiler did not create a file. It might have given error messages.
+If, when running, it reports invalid class file, the compiler might not have created a file. It should have given an error message at compile time.
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