Could not find or load main class?

Question

So I compiled a java file (all in OS X terminal) and now when I try to run it, it's giving me the "Could not find or load main class" error. Here's the command:

java -cp "./mysql-connector-java-bin.jar" JavaFile

The mysql connector jar file is in the same directory as the JavaFile but I think it's just not able to find the JavaFile?

Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Add current directory too to the class path. Something like -

java -cp "./mysql-connector-java-bin.jar:." JavaFile

This will include all files in the current directory including your mysql connector jar and your runnable class file.