I've been writing some Java lately.

I haven't really dealt much with writing stuff in a language which must be compiled.

I have discovered that I hate having to compile before I can test. Probably because I am a sloppy programmer, and compiling adds lots of time to my write-test-fail-change-test-approve cycle. Also because I have to stop and start the application server everytime I recompile anything.

I imagine that the correct thing to do with Java is to write in big chunks, then compile everything and test it. But that's not how I'm used to working.

I have to get better at this, or failing that, find some good ways to streamline the process, or I'll be angry all the time.