must declare a named package eclipse because this compilation unit is associated to the named module

Question

I just downloaded eclipse for Java Yesterday but when I was trying to get make my first program, I kept on getting this error:

must declare a named package          


        

Answer 1

The "delete module-info.java at your Project Explorer tab" answer is the easiest and most straightforward answer, but

for those who would want a little more understanding or control of what's happening, the following alternate methods may be desirable;

• make an ever so slightly more realistic application; com.YourCompany.etc or just com.HelloWorld (Project name: com.HelloWorld and class name: HelloWorld)

or

• when creating the java project; when in the Create Java Project dialog, don't choose Finish but Next, and deselect Create module-info.java file