[FIXED] Why sometimes it is seen that Java package name is different from folder structure?

Issue

When I use Eclipse in Java development, it seems you can never make package name and folder structure different.

For example, if you create folder structure src/com/naishe/test and create class under it, the package name will be com.naishe.test, see:

Java Package Vs Folder-Structure? what is the difference

However, i've seen a project example (maven test) where their class path is:

src/test/java/uk/co/automatictester/jwebfwk/page/objects/MainPage.java

and package definition is:

package uk.co.automatictester.jwebfwk.page.objects;

public class MainPage extends ParentPage {
 ...
}

the preceding test/java is not in the package name.

How is it done (in Eclipse)?

Solution

It depends on what you have set as your source directory, as an example get any folder in your directoy tree right click and put Build Path-> use as source folder

Answered By - jstuartmilne