Compiling and Running Java Programs

You can compile and run a program at any time while you are developing the program. A Java compiler reads Java source files and produces the Java program in the form of .class files. These files contain the bytecodes that can be executed by the Java virtual machine (JVMTM). The JVM uses the class path to locate the classes that your program uses.

The terms "Java virtual machine" and "JVM" mean a virtual machine for the Java platform.

For help with compiling and running programs, see:

Compiling Java Programs
Viewing Messages From the Compiler
Configuring the Compiler
Running Java Programs
Setting Run Arguments
Configuring the Executor

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