Java project structure explained for newbies?

Question

I come from a .NET background and am completely new to Java and am trying to get my head around the Java project structure.

My typical .NET solution structure conta

Answer 1

While it is not as easy to make circular dependent classes work, it may not be impossible. I did get it to work in one case. class A and class B depended on each other and wouldn't compile from scratch. but realizing that a part of class A didn't need class B, and that part was what class B needed to compile completely, I rem'd out that part of class A, not needed by class B, and the remaining part of class A was able to compile, then I was able to compile class B. I was then able to un-rem that section of class A that needed class B, and was able to compile the full class A. Both classes then functioned properly. While it is not typical, if the classes are tied together like this, it is kosher and at times possibly necessary. Just make sure you leave yourself special compile instructions for future updates.