Java packages are a way to organize classes logically, preventing naming conflicts and enhancing reusability and maintainability. User-defined packages allow developers to create their own packages to structure related classes and interfaces effectively.
Steps to Implement User-Defined Packages in Java:
Step 1: Create the Package Folder Structure
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Create a folder with the desired package name.
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Example:
myPackage
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Inside the
myPackagefolder, create the Java class file.-
Example:
MyClass.java
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Step 2: Define the Package in the Java Class
- Inside the
MyClass.javafile, the first statement should declare the package:
// MyClass.java
package myPackage;
public class MyClass {
public void displayMessage() {
System.out.println("This is a method from MyClass in myPackage.");
}
}Code language: PHP (php)
Step 3: Compile the Package Class
- Open the command prompt and navigate to the parent directory of
myPackage.
javac myPackage/MyClass.java
This will generate a MyClass.class file inside the myPackage folder.
Step 4: Create a Java Class to Use the Package
- In the same parent directory, create another Java file named
TestPackage.javato use themyPackagepackage.
// TestPackage.java
import myPackage.MyClass;
public class TestPackage {
public static void main(String[] args) {
MyClass obj = new MyClass();
obj.displayMessage();
}
}Code language: JavaScript (javascript)
Step 5: Compile the Main Class
- In the command prompt, compile the
TestPackage.javafile:
javac TestPackage.javaCode language: CSS (css)
Step 6: Execute the Main Class
- Run the main class using the
javacommand:
java TestPackage
Expected Output:
This is a method from MyClass in myPackage.Code language: JavaScript (javascript)
Example:
Demonstrates the use of user-defined packages in Java by organizing different software skills of LotusJavaPrince into specific packages.
// Package for Debugging skills
package lotusjavaprince.skills.debugging;
public class Debugging {
public void execute() {
System.out.println("LotusJavaPrince excels in Debugging Mastery!");
}
}// Package for Optimization skills
package lotusjavaprince.skills.optimization;
public class Optimization {
public void execute() {
System.out.println("LotusJavaPrince implements Algorithmic Optimization!");
}
}// Package for Testing skills
package lotusjavaprince.skills.testing;
public class Testing {
public void execute() {
System.out.println("LotusJavaPrince conducts Comprehensive Testing!");
}
}// Main class to demonstrate the use of the packages
import lotusjavaprince.skills.debugging.Debugging;
import lotusjavaprince.skills.optimization.Optimization;
import lotusjavaprince.skills.testing.Testing;
public class SkillDemo {
public static void main(String[] args) {
Debugging debugging = new Debugging();
Optimization optimization = new Optimization();
Testing testing = new Testing();
debugging.execute();
optimization.execute();
testing.execute();
}
}
