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Since you are new to programming, I'll join in on the tips for you:
1. Read what errors the compiler gives you. Try to fix them one at a time. This will usually work out, though sometimes several compiler errors may be dependent on one another, especially when you are starting out and don't have a solid grasp on proper Java syntax. To me, one of the most valuable programming skills is being able to understand and recognize the compiler messages. One that is more valuable is
2. Do not code solely in Notepad. You may feel that being so primitive gives you a sense of knowing what's going on, but until you can write code without getting a bunch of errors the first time around, at least use Notepad++ if not an IDE (Eclipse, Netbeans) to help you organize a bit better. Notepad++ helps you identify matching curly bracers and such and color codes keywords. As for an IDE, it will often catch syntactical errors and more as you write your code, which can spoil you if you grow dependent on it.
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