How to Write Java Program in Eclipse Step by Step

This is a beginner tutorial and I demonstrate, how to create a “Hello World” Java Project in Eclipse IDE. I used Eclipse IDE here because it’s a free tool we can use many Java and other programming languages-based developments including Android.

Step 1: Download the Eclipse IDE and install it.

Step 2: Create a Java Project

Select File --> New --> Java Project

Step 3: Type Project Name as HelloWorld and press Finish (use the parameters as in below image)

This will be your first project structure.

Step 4: Create a Java Hello World file. Right-click the “src” folder --> New --> Class

Step 5: Set the class name as HelloWorld and press Finish.

Now your file will come under the “src” folder.

Step 6: Open HelloWorld.java file and create the following code.

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public class HelloWorld{
 
    public static void main(String args[]){

        System.out.println("Hello World");

    }
}

Step 7: Run the Java Program

Here is your output