Developing Your Java Programs in a Command Line Environment
Java can be compiled and run on most platforms. Depending on your situation you can choose one or more of the following options:
- If you have a PC, you can download and install (see above) the Java Development Kit (JDK) and compile/execute your code locally.
- Both the PC's and Sun boxes in the atrium have Java installed.
- You can access the Unix network and develop your code remotely, using a terminal program such as telnet.
The most primitive (and simplest) development environment under Windows is to use one or more Notepad and Command Prompt
windows. Edit your code using Notepad then compile (using javac) and execute (using java) using a Command Prompt window.