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How to run Java scratch file in IntelliJ IDEA


I just start using IntelliJ-14 and I want to know about a scratch file. If I create a java scratch can I compile this as a normal Java class. What I Have Already Tried Create a Java class in a scratch file but unable to find any way to compile this. What I am looking for rather than creating a new Java file in an existing project for running some test code I just want to use scratch file and write some test class with the main method and after complete running close the scratch file. Is that possible?


Solution

  • Executability for Java scratch files was added in IntelliJ 15, so you must upgrade for that feature.

    You have several option how to run/debug the scratch file:

    • Click the icon next to the main method/class
    • Hit Control+Shift+R (Control+Shift+F10 on Linux/Windows) somewhere within the scratch file
    • Right click inside the method/class and select appropriate run/debug option

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