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Mark Weinberg
468 PointsWhy are we putting code below in the Java console area as previously we put Java code up top in the text editor?
Why are we putting code below in the Java console area as previously we put Java code up top in the text editor? I am very confused about this.
1 Answer
Joshua DeJong
3,138 PointsPeter is right. If you've ever used another language with an interactive interpreter, like Python, then you'll know that that is basically what REPL does for us. REPL allows you to execute your code instantly without having to compile first.
Peter Price
4,007 PointsPeter Price
4,007 PointsHi Mark,
The Java Console area tests the code in the text editor. So I think Mr. Craig was doing it in the console so that he could quickly get different answers without switching between editor and console and also so that he didn't have to change the main code in the editor.
I hope this helps.