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Java

Posted by Emeka Nwadiogbu
Emeka Nwadiogbu
207 Points

I keep getting an error syntax message when trying to input: clear && javac java.TreeStory && java TreeStory

I keep getting syntax errors when trying to work the Workspace.

1 Answer

Michael Heister
Michael Heister
8,586 Points
Michael Heister
Michael Heister
8,586 Points

Hello Emeka,

from what you posted your issue lies here: javac java.TreeStory

To compile you need to tell the console the file name, which is "TreeStory.java", so it seems you inadvertantly flipped around the file extension to the front which gives you the error.

Emeka Nwadiogbu
Emeka Nwadiogbu
207 Points

Okay. Wow. I will adjust to these corrections today. Thanks a lot Michael