problem in compiling my java application using Mac Os X

Hello,

I'm new to java, im studying using Head First Java 2nd edition. Im using Mac Os X v. 10.5.2

Pre installed java with my macbook is java version 1.5.0-13

This was the error when I compiled my MyFirstApp.java application:

MyFirstApp.java:5:cannot find symbol
Symbol: method printIn(java.lang.String)
Location: class java.io.PrintStream
System.out.printIn("I Rule");

1 error

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This is my application code:

public class MyFirstApp{
public static void main(String[]args){
System.out.printIn("I Rule");
}
}


Thank you

printIn? Did you mean println?

Also, as this is not Mac-specific, moved to Java in General.

Bear is correct; the penultimate letter is a small L not a capital I; it is short for print-line. It shows how the tiniest spelling error can cause problems.

which is why i suggest using an IDE! programmers must always ask for an IDE; without that you cant do squat.


Just IMHO.

Anirudh Vyas wrote:which is why i suggest using an IDE! programmers must always ask for an IDE; without that you cant do squat.


Just IMHO.

And my humble opinion is that your statement is rubbish. When I started, I used nothing but a text editor and command line, and I ended up pretty well.
What you do need is a text editor that supports syntax highlighting, and preferably bracket matching as well. Notepad++ is always mentioned when people ask for such a text editor.

An IDE will make life easier for you, but you definitely don't need one.