CHAPTER 2
Writing Java Programs
In this chapter, you will learn
- How to write, compile, and run Java programs using command prompts and the NetBeans integrated development environment (IDE)
- How to set the CLASSPATH for running Java programs
- Briefly about the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and the Java Platform
What is a Java Program?
A Java program, which is written using the Java programming language, is a set of instructions to be executed by a computer to perform a task. In this chapter, you will write a simple Java program that prints a message on the console, for example, a command prompt on Windows. This chapter explains only the basics involved ...
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