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Java Jar Guide Windows

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and using a JAR file in Java using Windows Command Prompt. It covers project structure creation, Java class compilation, JAR file creation, and setting up a new project to utilize the JAR. Key differences for Windows users include specific commands for directory creation and classpath formatting.

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Java Jar Guide Windows

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and using a JAR file in Java using Windows Command Prompt. It covers project structure creation, Java class compilation, JAR file creation, and setting up a new project to utilize the JAR. Key differences for Windows users include specific commands for directory creation and classpath formatting.

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Guide: Creating and Using a JAR File in Java (Windows CMD Friendly)

Step 1: Create Project Structure

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Use CMD (Command Prompt):

mkdir MyLibrary\src\com\example

mkdir MyLibrary\build

Step 2: Create Java Class

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Use Notepad to create MathUtils.java:

notepad MyLibrary\src\com\example\MathUtils.java

Paste this code:

package com.example;

public class MathUtils {

public static int add(int a, int b) {

return a + b;

Save and close the file.

Step 3: Compile Java File


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cd MyLibrary

javac -d build src\com\example\MathUtils.java

Step 4: Create JAR File

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cd build

jar cf MathUtils.jar com\example\MathUtils.class

Step 5: Set Up New Project to Use JAR

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Create new folders:

mkdir ..\..\MyApp\src

mkdir ..\..\MyApp\lib

mkdir ..\..\MyApp\build

Copy the JAR file:

copy MathUtils.jar ..\..\MyApp\lib\

Step 6: Create Main.java

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Use Notepad to create Main.java:

notepad ..\..\MyApp\src\Main.java

Paste this code:

import com.example.MathUtils;
public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {

int result = MathUtils.add(5, 7);

System.out.println("Result: " + result);

Save and close.

Step 7: Compile and Run

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cd ..\..\MyApp

Compile:

javac -cp lib\MathUtils.jar -d build src\Main.java

Run:

java -cp "build;lib\MathUtils.jar" Main

(Notice: On Windows, classpath separator is ';' not ':')

Summary of Differences on Windows:

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- mkdir path\to\folder (no -p option)

- notepad filename (instead of nano)

- classpath uses ';' not ':'


Done!

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