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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Introduction to Your Tools

Arnold Dublin
Arnold Dublin
1,357 Points
Posted by Arnold Dublin
Arnold Dublin
1,357 Points

Introduction to your tools not working

tried everything need help! in the java basics down in the console when I put javac introductions.java it is showing javac files not found

Derek Markman
Derek Markman
16,291 Points

This post isn't very specific, as to what actually isn't working. Are you just trying to download intellij idea as your text editor? Or is it a problem with setting up java on your local environment?

2 Answers

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,426 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,426 Points

Please verify you are in the correct directory. Type ls at the prompt, you should see:

Introductions.java

Then type $ javac Introductions.java

Note that the filename is capitalized. Case matters.

kabir k
PLUS
kabir k
Courses Plus Student 18,036 Points
kabir k
kabir k
Courses Plus Student 18,036 Points

In addition to what has been suggested, have you saved your files?