easy newbie question

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The following code gives this compile error

The type A is already defined

My Question is

1. WHY?
2. What part of code needs removing to fix the problem?

Thanks

class Assign2_2
{
public static void main(String [] args)
{
new A();
}
}

class A{
A a = new A();
}

 

[Phil Hanna]

At least you will have presented evidence of having
attempted this task which, by the looks of it, is part of an assignment.

Especially suspicious is that class name, "Assign2_2". Sure looks
like homework to me.

BTW, I don't get a compile error as the OP claimed.