'java' - The Java Program Launcher

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This chapter describes the Java launch tool 'java'. Topics include listing of 'java' options, specifying class path with '-classpath', specifying an executable JAR file with '-jar', specifying non-standard options with '-X', launching Java programs without the console window.

'java' - Java Launching Command and Options

Launching Hello.java - My First Java Program

Option "-classpath" - Specifying Class Path

Option '-jar' - Specifying Executable JAR Files

Option '-X' - Specifying Non-Standard Options

'javaw' - Launching Java Programs without Console

Conclusions:

• "java" is the standard application launcher in JDK.
• "-sourcepath" specifies places where to search for class definitions of new types.
• "-jar" specifies a JAR file and launches the class specified in the manifest file.
• "javaw" is identical to "java" except that it will not create the console window.