Development Environment for Java

Environment

  • Eclipse for Java Developers

    • Built-in JDK/JRE

    • Tips

    Create a new project Create a new class

    • Eclipse will create a project folder containing many supporting files Never include these files in your submission

  • You can choose other IDEs or editors

  • Java version

    • Later than Java 8

    • OpenJDK or Oracle both fine

Run your code

  • Use the run/debug feature in your IDE or editor (software-specific)

  • Use command-line (more universal and portable way)

    • java command to run

    • javac command to compile .java file to .class file

Workflows

  • You may use multiple approaches for different use cases

  • Use an IDE and define project every time

  • Use an editor and compile/run from command-line

    • Visual Studio Code

  • Use jGrasp

    • Works well with our code example repository

    • Works well when working with many projects all at once

      • requires all files in a single folder for each project

      • requires all classes in the default package (no package statements)