JAVA Source file name and Public Modifier

[munnanext]

I read that Java Source Fiel can have any number of classes and the Surce File name shoul be having a match to at least one Publci Class in the Source.

For Eg:

my Java Source file name is Example.java.
here is the source

class Example{}
class SomeotherClass{}

When I compile this it is not giving me Compilation error. I am expecting Compilation error becasue Example should be Public. ANd one more question is the order make sence to the compier ?

Thanks for solution

 

[sedj]

None of the classes have to be public.

The compiler does not care which "way round" the classes are declared.

Bear in mind though that it is normal practice to have one class per file (not including inner classes).

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