You know the drill. Write code, compile it, run it. Write code, compile it, run it. Over and over....
JDK 22 lets you run multi-file Java programs instantly with in-memory compilation—no javac compilation step needed. Collapses build infrastructure needs, accelerates dev iteration, and positions Java for scripting workloads—reducing tool sprawl and deployment complexity for small teams.
You know the drill. Write code, compile it, run it. Write code, compile it, run it. Over and over. What if you could skip the middle step entirely?
Since JDK 11, Java lets you run a source file directly — no separate javac step needed. The java launcher handles compilation behind the scenes. And as of JDK 22, this works with multi-file programs too.
Let me walk through how it works, when to use it, and where it breaks down.
Single-File Source-Code Programs
Create a file called HelloWorld.java:
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