Fix Java Classpath Error

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The error you encountered (Could not find or load main class scripts.benchmark.MultiMark) occurs because you tried to run the Java program from the project root directory (~/projects/lzwjava.github.io) using the fully qualified class name (scripts.benchmark.MultiMark), but the Java runtime expects the class to be run from the directory where the package structure starts, or you need to specify the classpath correctly. When you changed to the scripts/benchmark directory and ran java MultiMark, it worked because the class was in the correct directory relative to the command.

To run MultiMark.java or MultiMark.class from the project root directory (~/projects/lzwjava.github.io) without changing directories, you can use the -cp (classpath) option with the java command to tell Java where to find the compiled class file. Here are two ways to achieve this, keeping you in the root directory:

Option 1: Run the Compiled Class with Classpath

If MultiMark.class already exists in scripts/benchmark/ (as shown in your ls output), you can run it from the root directory by specifying the classpath.

Stay in the Root Directory Ensure you’re in ~/projects/lzwjava.github.io.
Run the Program Use the -cp option to point to the directory containing the class file:
```
java -cp scripts/benchmark MultiMark
```
- -cp scripts/benchmark tells Java to look for classes in the scripts/benchmark directory.
- MultiMark is the class name (without .class or package prefix, as MultiMark.java has no package statement).
This should produce output like:
```
CPU cores: 32
...
```
Note: If MultiMark.class is outdated or missing, compile the source file first from the root directory:
```
javac scripts/benchmark/MultiMark.java
```
Then run the command above.

Option 2: Run the Source File Directly with Classpath (Java 11+)

If you prefer running the source file directly (like python script.py), you can use the java command with the source file path, specifying the classpath.

Stay in the Root Directory Ensure you’re in ~/projects/lzwjava.github.io.
Run the Source File Use:
```
java -cp scripts/benchmark scripts/benchmark/MultiMark.java
```
- -cp scripts/benchmark sets the classpath to the directory containing the source.
- scripts/benchmark/MultiMark.java specifies the source file to compile and run.
This compiles and runs MultiMark.java in one step, producing the same output as before.

Option 3: Create a Shell Script in the Root Directory

To make it even more convenient (like running ./multimark from the root directory), you can create a shell script in the root directory (~/projects/lzwjava.github.io).

Create a Shell Script Create a file named multimark in the root directory:
```
nano multimark
```
Add:
```
#!/bin/bash
java -cp scripts/benchmark MultiMark
```
Save and exit.
Make it Executable
```
chmod +x multimark
```
Run the Script From the root directory:
```
./multimark
```
This runs the Java program without needing to change directories.
Optional: Compile in the Script If you want the script to handle compilation (e.g., if the source file changes), modify the script:
```
#!/bin/bash
javac scripts/benchmark/MultiMark.java
java -cp scripts/benchmark MultiMark
```

Key Notes

Classpath (-cp): The -cp option tells Java where to find classes or source files. Since MultiMark.java has no package statement, the class name is simply MultiMark, not scripts.benchmark.MultiMark. If it had a package scripts.benchmark; line, you’d need to use java -cp . scripts.benchmark.MultiMark from the root.
Java Version: The source-file execution (java scripts/benchmark/MultiMark.java) requires Java 11 or later. Your system seems to have Java installed, as it worked from the scripts/benchmark directory.
Directory: These solutions keep you in the root directory (~/projects/lzwjava.github.io), matching your preference.
Automation: The shell script (Option 3) is the closest to a Python-like experience, as you can run ./multimark like a Python script. You could also add it to your PATH for global access, but that’s optional.
Error Handling: If you get errors like NoClassDefFoundError, ensure MultiMark.class exists in scripts/benchmark/ or recompile. If Java isn’t found, verify installation (java --version).

If you want to integrate this with your Python scripts or need a specific workflow (e.g., running multimark.py and MultiMark.java together), let me know!

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