In order to compile sample Java programs, you will need the Java SDK
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html


Once you download the java SDK, make usre that the java compiler is
in your path. If it is, the following should work.

c:> javac -version

In order to compile a java program use the following:

c:> javac SimpleArray.java

Then, you must have the current working directory in your classpath to
run it.

c:> set classpath=.;%classpath%

Run the compiled Java class:

c:> java SimpleArray


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