Eclipse compiles the project

Eclipse compiles the project

Compile the Java project

A project can associate multiple compilers.

The java project is associated with the java compiler. You can view the compiler associated with the project in the following ways:

• Right-click the item in Package Explorer view and select Properties
• Click Builders in the tree menu on the left

The java compiler is used to compile java projects. By pointing the New button, we can associate the java project with the Ant Builder compiler.

The java compiler generates class files by compiling java projects. Java code is automatically recompiled when the project source changes.

You can disable autocompilation by removing the Build Automatic (Autocompilation) item from the Project menu.

If you disable autocompilation, the project needs to compile the java project through the Build Project menu item in the Project menu. If the Build Automatic item is checked, the Build Project menu item is not available.