This is a project template for a greenfield Java project. It's named after the Java mascot Duke. Given below are instructions on how to use it.
Prerequisites: JDK 11, update Intellij to the most recent version.
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Open Intellij (if you are not in the welcome screen, click
File
>Close Project
to close the existing project dialog first) -
Set up the correct JDK version, as follows:
i. Click
Configure
>Structure for New Projects
and thenProject Settings
>Project
>Project SDK
ii. If JDK 11 is listed in the drop down, select it. If it is not, click
New...
and select the directory where you installed JDK 11iii. Click
OK
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Import the project into Intellij as follows:
i. Click
Open or Import
.ii. Select the project directory, and click
OK
iii. If there are any further prompts, accept the defaults.
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After the importing is complete, locate the
src/main/java/Duke.java
file, right-click it, and chooseRun Duke.main()
. If the setup is correct, you should see something like the below:
Error: Save file not found! New file created!
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Hello! I'm Duke!
What can I do for you?
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