Java Programming After this Course
In this lesson, we will look at what you will need and the steps you will take to write, execute, and debug a Java program.
We'll cover the following...
Creating and running your program
You will need a text editor and additional tools to write and run Java application programs outside of this course. If your platform is Windows or UNIX, you can download the free Java SE Development Kit (JDK) as described in the next appendix. If you are a macOS user, Java is included with your operating system.
You might prefer to use an integrated development environment (IDE), which provides an editor, compiler, Java Virtual Machine, and other helpful tools for writing Java programs. The next appendix also provides links to these resources.
Writing the program
You can use any simple, plain-text editor or one supplied with an IDE to write a Java program. An IDE’s editor typically uses colors to highlight various components of the program. As you type your program, the characters are stored in the computer’s primary memory.
You risk losing your work if you do not save it in a file on your computer. Get in the habit of saving your work often; do not wait until you have finished typing the entire program. Note that Java expects the name of the file to be name.java, where name is the name of ...