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Can't execute jar- file: "no main manifest attribute"

The "no main manifest attribute" error is usually caused by a missing or incorrect Main-Class attribute in the manifest file of a Java .jar file.

Explanation of 'String args[]' and static in 'public static void main(String[] args)'

In the main() method in Java, String args[] is an array of strings that holds the command-line arguments passed to the program.

What does "Could not find or load main class" mean?

"Could not find or load main class" is an error message shown when a Java program is run, but the main class cannot be found or loaded.

What does if __name__ == "__main__": do?

The special __name__ variable in Python is a string that contains the name of the current module. If the module is the main program, __name__ will be set to the string "__main__".

What is "String args[]"? parameter in main method Java

String args[] is a parameter in the main method of a Java program. It is an array of strings that can be used to pass command-line arguments to the program when it is executed.

Why is the Java main method static?

In Java, the main method is declared as static because the JVM (Java Virtual Machine) needs to be able to invoke it without creating an instance of the class that contains it.