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Java Java Objects (Retired) Meet Objects Constructors

Posted by Timothy oberlander
Timothy oberlander
1,395 Points

could not load main class

Im having problems when I try to compile and run my Pez Dispenser i get an error that says:

Error: Could not find or load main class Example.java

I can see the Example.java work I have done but when I type:

clear && javac Example.java && java Example.java I get that error.

3 Answers

Ken Alger
STAFF
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Timothy;

Try:

treehouse:~/workspace$ clear && javac Example.java && java Example

You don't need the .java extension on the file name when you run it with the java command line command. This was covered in the Java Basics course I believe during the demonstration as to how to properly run our programs during that course.

Hope it helps and happy coding,

Ken

Timothy oberlander
Timothy oberlander
1,395 Points
Timothy oberlander
Timothy oberlander
1,395 Points

Yup, that was it. After typing it again i remembered. Thanks so much for your help!

Dan Donche
Dan Donche
6,214 Points
Dan Donche
Dan Donche
6,214 Points

Awesome, I got the same error. Thanks for the tip, Mr. Alger.

Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Mr. Donche;

Welcome to Treehouse!

I hope you enjoy your coding experience.

Ken