Classpath is the bane of every Java developer's existence, a never-ending source of confusion and frustration. It's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded while carrying a stack of plates - one wrong move and everything comes crashing down.

How to use it in a sentence

"I spent all day trying to figure out why my code wasn't working, only to realize I forgot to update the classpath. I think I'll just become a barista instead."

"Hey, did you hear about the new startup that's revolutionizing the way we manage classpaths? Just kidding, that's impossible. We're doomed to suffer forever."

If you actually want to learn more...

• Paul Graham's essay "Java's Cover" humorously critiques Java's verbose nature and the challenges it presents, like wrestling with the classpath.

• In "Succinctness is Power", Paul Graham argues that more concise languages like Lisp offer advantages over Java's verbosity and classpath headaches.

• Martin Fowler's "Refactoring" tag includes articles on improving code structure, which can help tame unruly classpaths in Java projects.

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