Seems like I had to add import java.util.ArrayList; at the top of the ToDoList.java file because when I tried to run this it gave me an error, and Eclipse suggested importing this because of the use of new ArrayList<String>().

I checked the sample code from this site and it uses this import.

My question is, was that supposed to have been added automatically by Eclipse? If so, when the project was created, or when I typed in that line?

or, should this have been included in as a step in building out this example?

thanks

To keep the code samples in the book as concise as possible I decided not to include the import statements as a step in most of the examples. Including steps to add each import as needed cluttered up the snippets and samples in a way that seemed to detract from what I was trying to show.

The 'suggestion' feature in Eclipse makes pulling in the required imports really quick and simple, so it felt like a good compromise.

So the behaviour you're seeing is as expected -- for most examples you'll probably want to use Eclipse's mechanism for adding the import statements as you go through each step.

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In training books & materials there always seems to be a gap bewteen the initial configuration of an environment and the daily coding ritual. I definitely find it frustrating when you do "exactly" what the text describes and you encounter unexpected red flags all over the IDE; it makes you feel like you're so off base that you have no idea what you're doing.

A little blurb somewhere would be nice, for sure. I'm glad I went ahead to compare the sample code as well, but it leaves you scratching your head saying "why does his look like that?" At any rate, enjoying the book so far, on to the next chapter!