Structure of Java
Programming
Here's a clear explanation of the structure of Java programming,
which describes how a basic Java program is organized and what its
key components are.
by veena naik
Structure of a Java Program
Classes Main Method
A Java program is typically Every Java application
made up of one or more requires a main() method
classes, and every Java that serves as the entry point
application must contain a for program execution.
main() method as the entry
point. Here's a breakdown of
the components.
Components
Java programs follow a structured approach with specific
elements organized in a logical manner.
Basic Structure Example
// 1. Package declaration (optional)
package mypackage;
// 2. Import statements (optional)
import java.util.Scanner;
//3. Class definition
public class HelloWorld {
//4. Main method - Entry point of the program
public static void main(String[] args) {
//5. Statements - Your program logic
System.out.println("Hello, World!");
}
}
Components of a Java Program Structure
Package Declaration
Organizes classes into logical groups
Import Statements
Includes necessary classes and packages
Class Declaration
Defines the class structure
Main Method
Entry point for program execution
Statements
Actual program logic
Package Declaration
(Optional)
Define Package
Defines the package in which the class is placed. Helps
with organizing classes.
Syntax
package myapplication;
Organization
Creates logical grouping of related classes
Import Statements
(Optional)
Include Classes
Used to include built-in or user-defined classes and packages.
Example
import java.util.Scanner;
Access Libraries
Provides access to pre-built functionality
Class Declaration
Class Definition
Everything in Java is part of a class. Syntax
Java is a class-based language, so public class MyClass { // fields,
even the main function must be methods, etc. }
inside a class.
Organization
Object-Oriented
Contains fields, methods, and
Classes are templates for objects
constructors
Main Method
Definition Key Components
The entry point of any standalone Java application. The ∙ public – accessible from anywhere.
JVM looks for this method to start executing the program. ∙ static – JVM doesn't need to create an object to run it.
∙ void – does not return any value.
∙ String[] args – command-line arguments.
public static void main(String[] args) { //
code to run}
Statements
Program Example Method
Logic System.out.p Calls
Actual code rintln("This is Invoking
logic goes Java"); functions to
here — perform
variables, operations
method calls,
conditionals,
loops, etc.
Variables
Storing and
manipulating
data
Comments (Optional but Recommended)
Documentation
Used for code documentation.
Single-line Comments
// This is a single-line comment
Multi-line Comments
/* This is a multi-line comment */
