java compiler not creating class files on Mac in terminal

[William Weaver]

I have two files in two folders, in a folder named tmp on my desktop: /tmp/packagea/ClassA.java and /tmp/packageb/ClassB.java.
When I compile:
  $ javac package/ClassA.java packageb/ClassB.java

I get no errors but when I run:
  $ java packageb.ClassB

I get "Error: Could not find or load main class package.ClassA"
When I look in the folders there are no class files, just the .java files
Anybody know why the .class files are not being created or if they are, where they might be? I've searched and nothing.
P.S. I'm new so I apologize if I did this wrong...

[fred rosenberger]

apart from picking the wrong forum, it's actually a pretty decent post...I'll go ahead and move it to a better location.

for what it's worth, this forum is for aksing questions about the site itself.  

[Junilu Lacar]

William Weaver wrote:I have two files in two folders, in a folder named tmp on my desktop: /tmp/packagea/ClassA.java and /tmp/packageb/ClassB.java.
When I compile:
  $ javac package/ClassA.java packageb/ClassB.java

I get no errors but when I run:
  $ java packageb.ClassB

I get "Error: Could not find or load main class package.ClassA"

Which one is it exactly, "package" or "packagea"?

[Junilu Lacar]

...and Welcome to the Ranch!

[William Weaver]

Thank you Junilu! It is packagea and packageb  

[William Weaver]

This is my terminal.

Williams-Pro:tmp spolio$ javac packagea/ClassA.java packageb/ClassB.java
Williams-Pro:tmp spolio$ java packageb.ClassB
Error: Could not find or load main class packageb.ClassB
Williams-Pro:tmp spolio$

[Junilu Lacar]

Well... is what you posted exactly what you typed or did you use "packagea" consistently and just mistype what you posted?

[Junilu Lacar]

Post your code for ClassB.java, the problem might be in your main() method signature.

[Junilu Lacar]

And please UseCodeTags (←click that link) when you post code. Thanks.

[William Weaver]

I found my problem. I didn't import the package. I'm very sorry for the newbie posting, and I thank you for your patience and guidance. I will certainly review how to post actual code before my next question. Thank you again!