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What is a JAR file (Java Archive)?

A Java Archive, or JAR file, contains all of the various components that make up a self-contained, executable Java application, deployable Java applet or, most commonly, a Java library to which any ...
InfoQ

JEP 457: Streamlining Java Development with the Class-File API

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...
InfoWorld

OpenJDK proposal would provide Java class file API

Java would get an API for processing Java class files, under a proposal afoot in the Java community. The draft classfile API proposal calls for provision of an API for parsing, generating, and ...
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What is Java Development Kit (JDK)?

The Java Development Kit (JDK) is a development environment for building Java applications and applets that can then run on any Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JDK includes a variety of development ...
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Java 24: Stream Gatherers, Class-File API and quantum-resistant algorithms

A total of 24 JEPs in JDK 24 extend stream processing, introduce quantum-resistant algorithms and provide an API for accessing class files. Java 24 has been released at the start of the JavaOne 2025 ...