Set up folder structure and test

Set up folder structure and test Eclipse

1. Create a folder structure for course materials

For example, you might use: C:\Users\myname\Documents\CSC402
Within that folder, create a workspace for eclipse: C:\Users\myname\Documents\CSC402\workspace
When you start Eclipse, you will be asked for a workspace that Eclipse should use. Choose the folder that you created above.

2. Eclipse basics: Creating a project

Create a Java project: click an icon in upper left, right below File. Type a name, then Finish
Create a package: click src folder, then click package icon right below Project. Name the package name 'test1' (without quotes)
Create a class: Click the package, then click the Class icon (green circle with C). Type in 'HelloWorld' (again, without quotes) in the 'Name' field.

3. Writing, compiling and executing the program

After hitting Finish, Eclipse provides you with a skeleton code. Below is the complete program. Type in (i.e., add) any part that was not in the skeleton. Pay close attention to the syntax, especially upper/lower cases, { } and ;

package test1;

public class HelloWorld { 
  public static void main(String[] args) { 
    System.out.println("Hello, world!"); 
  }
}

To execute and run the code, you can select “Run” at the top menu and select “Run” in the drop-down list.