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Asked: May 25, 20262026-05-25T23:39:59+00:00 2026-05-25T23:39:59+00:00

public Properties prop = new Properties(); I get an illegal start of expression error

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public Properties prop = new Properties();

I get an illegal start of expression error when I try this code snippet. I couldnt figure out what was wrong though.

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    2026-05-25T23:39:59+00:00Added an answer on May 25, 2026 at 11:39 pm

    Most probably you have used this construction inside of a method or constructor.

    “public” keyword is allowed for classes, class fields, and methods, but is not allowed for local variables.

    Solution: remove “public” from your prop declaration.

    Properties prop = new Properties();
    
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