Syntax error on token(s), misplaced construct(s)

Question

I've the code:

Map<String, String> map = new HashMap<String, String>;

Now in Eclipse is new HashMap<String, String> red underlined.

The Error: Syntax error on token(s), misplaced construct(s)

What does it mean and how can i fix it?

Answer 1

It should be

Map<String, String> map = new HashMap<String, String>(); //<-- add parentheses

Answer 2

Just add a ()! Map<String, String> map = new HashMap<String, String>();

With new HashMap, you call the HashMap.java. To initialize the HashMap, you should call the Constructer. Here with ().