The Java Class File Disassembler ( javap ) is a useful tool for the Java developer that I have referenced in previous blog posts covering a variety of contexts such as detecting the innards of a ...

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 Class File Explorer This tool dumps a Java class file into a human readable text file, allows some editing on the dumped file, and rebuilds from the dumped file.

A Java class file has a well-defined format, consisting of a fixed-size header, a constant pool containing various constants used in the file, a set of fields and methods, and various attributes.

What is the JNLP File? JNLP or Java Network Launch Protocol is a file format that is used for launching Java executable over the Web or Network. This file may contain information about the remote ...

Simply, a JAR file contains a compressed version of .class files, audio files, image files, or directories. How can I open JAR files in Windows 11? If you don’t readily have Java on your PC, you’ll ...

JAR files are like EXE files, except that they need a Java framework to run. Imagine them as EXE files on Windows, which you can double-click to launch the program. When you run an EXE file, it ...

Open your Java software development kit and start a new project. Depending upon which software development kit you use, the exact steps will be different. Generally, locate "New" in the File menu.

Is a JAR file just a ZIP file? A Java JAR file is really just a ZIP file. Java applications can be made up of hundreds or even thousands of classes, property files and other artifacts. When a Java ...

An abstract representation of AFS file and directory pathnames. This class is an extension of the standard Java File class with file-based manipulation methods overridden by integrated AFS native ...