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Java Java Objects (Retired) Harnessing the Power of Objects Methods and Constants

Matthew Huber
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Matthew Huber
Courses Plus Student 879 Points
Posted by Matthew Huber
Matthew Huber
Courses Plus Student 879 Points

Why can't I load PezDispenser.java?

Every time I try loading PezDispenser.java, I get this error: java> load PezDispenser.java
ERROR: ';' expected
load PezDispenser.java;
^
ERROR: not a statement
load PezDispenser.java;
^

ERROR: ';' expected
load PezDispenser.java;
^
ERROR: not a statement
load PezDispenser.java;
^

1 Answer

James Pask
James Pask
13,600 Points
James Pask
James Pask
13,600 Points

Hi. I was getting the same as Matthew did to start with. I tried Mario's advice of attempting to compile the PezDispenser.java file by using javac PezDispenser.java then java PezDispenser - this failed to compile because no "main method" was defined.

I continued watching the video anyway and noticed that Craig typed :load PezDispnser.java further into the video - the first time I could have sworn that he just typed load (but no, I've double checked).

If you do type :load PezDispenser.java then sure enough you get the output:

Loaded source file from PezDispenser.java

No compiling required :)

CD Lim
CD Lim
4,782 Points
CD Lim
CD Lim
4,782 Points

works for me... thanks