Essential Java

Entering and Exiting JShell

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Starting JShell

Before trying to start JShell, make sure your JAVA_HOME environment variable points to a JDK 9 installation. To start JShell, run the following command: 

$ jshell

If all goes well, you should see a jshell> prompt.

Exiting JShell

To exit JShell, run the following command from the JShell prompt: 

jshell> /exit
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