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Java Java Data Structures - Retired Organizing Data Splitting Strings

Sølvi Qorda
Sølvi Qorda
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Posted by Sølvi Qorda
Sølvi Qorda
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How would I run programs in a program like Eclipse?

Hi all,

I'm trying to build my 'independent learner skills' by building programs in Eclipse. What's the best way to run those programs, through the console, or through MacOSX's Terminal?

Also is there a REPL function in a program like Eclipse?

Maaaany thanks in advance :)

2 Answers

Gavin Ralston
Gavin Ralston
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Gavin Ralston
Gavin Ralston
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I don't think anything has changed since last year when this treehouse thread covered a REPL in eclipse not being available. Running it in your terminal/console yourself looks to be your only option.

..but...

You can build your own plug in in eclipse if you'd like. These instructions are fairly clear, and it looks like the process may not be as involved and scary as you think. Plus it's definitely a good independent learner project. :)

Honestly, though, IntelliJ is a good choice if you're planning on working with Android Studio in the future for android projects, just to be comfortable with the tools you'll be using already.

Sølvi Qorda
Sølvi Qorda
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Sølvi Qorda
Sølvi Qorda
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Thank you for that Gavin, really useful information! :)