However, they must contain a main method that can be launched, a requirement enforced by the Java compiler. This new feature allows developers to write programs without explicit class declarations.

Compact source files and instance main methods evolves the Java language so beginners can write their first programs without needing to understand language features designed for large programs.

The entry point of a standalone Java application is the main method or function. In the age of Servlets and JSPs, Java’s main function took a backseat to these technologies that were initialized with ...

Developers who create a runnable Java class, be it for a ‘Hello World’ demonstration or to kick off a fully featured enterprise application, will enjoy the following technical benefits when using ...