Edit-Compile-Test on Unix in T-411

Summary

Step 1: Find and run SSH Secure Shell Client, either from Start → programs or from double-clicking the icon on the desktop.
Step 2: Click on Quick-Connect and type in the hostname (the full server name: hobbes.seas.gwu.edu) and your SEAS username.
Step 3: A password-box pops up. Enter your SEAS password.
Important: Your SEAS username/password may be different from your GW or Blackboard username/password.
Step 4: You should be logged into the server:

Step 1: Use the mkdir command to create a folder called testfolder2:
Step 2: Enter the folder using the cd command:
Step 3: See what's in the folder using the ls command
=> You should see no output.

Step 1: Fire up pico at the command-line with the desired filename HelloWorld.java:
Step 2: Now type in (or edit) the text for the program:
Step 3: Use ctrl-X to save the file and come out of the pico editor:
- ctrl-X will prompt you. Type y (for yes).
- Then the filename appears. Hit Enter (return).
  Important: the filename is case-sensitive.

Step 1: When you are out of the editor, you'll still be in the same directory. Type javac followed by the filename:
You will note that nothing appears to happen
=> Later, we will learn that this is a good thing (no errors reported)
Step 2: Check and see that there are two files now in the directory, the .java file and the .class file: