beginner Java package Question

[vt]

Hi,

Does using the package statement add a class to an existing package when
compiled using "Javac"?

Thanks

[Kyle Gabhart]

"vt" <vmt007@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>Does using the package statement add a class to an existing package when
>compiled using "Javac"?
>
>Thanks

Yes, assuming that the directory structure for your source code corresponds
to directly to the package statement (i.e. package com.something.file.*;
will include every class file with that package statement located in the
'file' directory under 'something', which is under 'com'.
-com
|-something
|-file
|-*.java files with appropriate package statement

You can now modify any of the '.java' files in the 'file' directory or add
new '.java' files, recompile the package and the new source code will be
included in the already existing package.

Happy Coding!

Cordially,

Kyle Gabhart
Devx Java Pro