How can I compile a Java program in Eclipse without running it?

Question

I would like to compile my Java program in Eclipse but not to run it. I can\'t understand how to do it.

How can I compile a Java program to .class files

Answer 1

In the case that you delete your .class file in Eclipse and then try to build it again from the .java file it will do nothing. If you try to run the .java file without the .class file you will get an error that it can not find the main class.

You will either have to change and re-save the .java file then build it again, or else you have to run Clean on the project then build again.