How to Compile Java in Linux?

How to Compile Java in Linux?
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How compile and run Java in Linux?

Just follow these simple steps:

  • From Terminal install open jdk sudo apt-get install openjdk-7-jdk.
  • Write a java program and save the file as filename.java.
  • Now to compile use this command from the terminal javac filename. java.
  • To run your program that you’ve just compiled type the command below in terminal: java filename.

How do you compile Java?

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  1. Open a command prompt window and go to the directory where you saved the java program. Assume it’s C:\.
  2. Type ‘javac MyFirstJavaProgram.java’ and press enter to compile your code. If there are no errors in your code, the command prompt will take you to the next line (Assumption: The path variable is set).
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