import java.util.* doesn't works

[Martino Milani]

Hi!

import java.util.*;
public class HelloDate1 {
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println("Hello, it's: ");
System.out.println(new Date());
}
}

doesnt works!


This is the error message:

HelloDate1.java:6: cannot find symbol
symbol : constructor Date()
location: class Date
System.out.println(new Date());
^
1 error


But if I change import java.util.* with import java.util.Date works!


WHY?????


Thank you so much!

[Fubarable]

Do you happen to have your own class called Date that clashes with the java.util version? One that doesn't have a default constructor?

[Martino Milani]

I've changed my own class name in "Hello" but it doen't work again!

The code I've posted is from the book: THINKING IN JAVA - Bruce Eckel

It should work!

Does it work on your own computer?


Thanks!!!!!

[Fubarable]

I've changed my own class name in "Hello" but it doen't work again!

I'm not talking about the current class you're working on. I'm asking if you have any other nearby classes that you've named "Date". Check your current package and have a look.

[DarrylBurke]

Nothing advanced about this. Moving to 'New to Java'

db

[Martino Milani]

Problem solved!
Thank you so much, FUBARABLE!!!!!

[Fubarable]

Problem solved!
Thank you so much, FUBARABLE!!!!!

You're welcome!