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signature of the main method declared as private multiple classes having main method

Q) What if the main method is declared as private?
    The program compiles properly but at runtime it will give "Main method not public." Message

Q) What if the static modifier is removed from the signature of the main method?
Program compiles. But at runtime throws an error "NoSuchMethodError".

Q) Can you write “static public void” instead of “public static void” but not “public void static”.
Yes, We can write “static public void” instead of “public static void” but not “public void static”.

Q) If i do not provide the String array as the argument to the method?
Program compiles but throws a runtime error "NoSuchMethodError".



Q) If no arguments on the command line, String array of Main method will be empty of null?
It is empty. But not null.

Q) Can an application have multiple classes having main method?
A) Yes it is possible. While starting the application we mention the class name to be run. The JVM will look for the Main method only in the class whose name you have mentioned. Hence there is not conflict amongst the multiple classes having main method.

Q) Can I have multiple main methods in the same class?
A) No the program fails to compile. The compiler says that the main method is already defined in the class.