How to Compile and Run Java within Notepad++

When you are learning a programming language such as Java it is always recommended not to make use of IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ as when you type code without the help of real-time compilation error highlighting and intellisense, you make a lot of error, but that's how you learn the syntax of the language quickly.

So you can make use of editors like Notepad++ in such cases, as they will syntax highlight your code.

If you want to compile and execute your Java code within Notepad++ then you should make use of the Java Plugin.

You can install it from the Menu: Plugins -> Plugin Admin

Once the installation is done you can compile your Java classes by going to Plugin -> Java Plugin -> Compile.

>>> INFO: Compiling File "NotepadPlusPlus.java"...
>>> ERROR: JAVA_HOME property is empty
>>> ERROR: Detected invalid configuration, compile action will not be performed.

Next you can Run the code and should see the output in the "Java Console"

Shortcut List:

Compile: Shift+F8

Run: Shift+F9

Compile and Run: Shift+F10

Clear Java Console: Shift+F11

Show/Hide Java Console:Shift+F12