Creating a New Java Project in Eclipse

Steps to Create a Java Project

1. Navigate to File Menu

   • Select File > New > Java Project.

2. Enter Project Name

   • In the pop-up window, provide a project name (e.g., MyFirstJavaApp).
   • Click Next.

3. Adjust Project Settings

   • Uncheck the box for Create module-info.java.
   • Click Finish to generate the new Java project.

4. Open Package Explorer

   • Click on the two windows icon in the top left to open the Package Explorer.
   • Locate your Java project here.

5. Create a Source Folder

   • Expand the project to view the src (source) folder.
   • This folder will contain all Java classes.

Adding a New Class

1. Create a New Class

   • Right-click on the src folder.
   • Select New > Class.
   • Enter a class name (e.g., Main).
     • Note: Java class names should start with an uppercase letter.

2. Main Method

   • Check the box for public static void main to generate the main method (entry point).
   • Click Finish to complete.

Writing the Main Method

• Output a Message
  • Add the statement System.out.println("Hello World"); inside the main method.
  • This will print "Hello World" to the console.

Running the Java Application

1. Run the Application

   • Right-click on Main class.
   • Select Run As > Java Application.

2. Console Output

   • The console will display the message "Hello World".

Conclusion

• Successfully created and ran a simple Java application.
• Congratulations on completing the setup of your first Java project!