javac error: Class names are only accepted if annotation processing is explicitly requested

Question

I get this error when I compile my java program:

error: Class names, \'EnumDevices\', are only accepted if annotation 
processing is explicitly requested
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Answer 1

Using javac ClassName.java to compile the program, then use java ClassName to execute the compiled code. You can't mix javac with the ClassName only (without the java extension).