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 ...

JEP 238: Multi-Release JAR Files extends the JAR file format to allow multiple, Java-release-specific versions of class/resource files to coexist in the same archive. This upgrade makes it easier for ...

I've got an in-house java app that currently has no maintainer due to a layoff. I need to make some changes without the source code handy to meet new business needs. I've never really worked with java ...

I've got a problem that I'm stuck on. How do I programmatically get the executing jar file's absolute path?<BR><BR>I'm trying to look for a folder that is relative to the jar file's directory but I'm ...

Developers who are new to Java can sometimes have trouble with class and package naming. In fact, the introductory Java forums are filled with threads starting with questions about these areas of Java ...