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The classpath is the connection between the Java runtime and the filesystem. It defines where the interpreter looks for .class files to load. The basic idea is that the filesystem hierarchy mirrors the Java package hierarchy, and the classpath specifies which directories in the filesystem serve as roots for the Java package hierarchy.

Interrupting programmers and forcing them to context switch is harmful, but the obvious should not be overlooked. Sometimes business calls for a sacrifice, or choosing the lesser evil.