I am making my first steps with java, after some extensive experiences with python. The script I am running is a simple Java Swing Gui, that compiles and runs fine from the comm
I know this is an old question, but anyone who stumbles here and needs a quick and easy fix may find it here. Install the extension: Eclipse New Java Project.
It emulates the behavior of the Eclipse action create Java Project and should produce the results you need.
Just press Ctrl + Shift + P and type New Java Project (it will pop up after a few letters) and follow the simple directions. (it just asks for the name of the project).
It will create the project and files needed and you won't have to worry about that classpath error.
Then just create your class files as normal in the src folder of your new project and proceed with your programming!