If no class in a Java file is declared as public, then the following applies:
-
File Naming: The file name does not need to match any class name. You can name the file anything you like, as long as it has a
.javaextension. -
Access Control: All classes in the file will have package-private access by default. This means they can only be accessed by other classes in the same package.
-
Compilation and Execution: You can compile and run the program as usual, but you won't be able to run it directly from the command line unless you specify a class with a
main()method. If there are multiple classes, you need to ensure that one of them contains themain()method to serve as the entry point.
Example:
// File: MyClasses.java
class FirstClass {
void display() {
System.out.println("This is the First Class.");
}
}
class SecondClass {
void show() {
System.out.println("This is the Second Class.");
}
}
class MainClass {
public static void main(String[] args) {
FirstClass first = new FirstClass();
first.display();
SecondClass second = new SecondClass();
second.show();
}
}
In this example:
- The file is named
MyClasses.java. - None of the classes are public, so the file name does not need to match any class name.
- The
MainClasscontains themain()method, which serves as the entry point.
If you have further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!
