create java library file

Question

I'm using number of java files as common in different ADF projects, I want to archive them in jar file so I can import this archive file from any new project to use the java libraries in the project, I tried create it in jdeveloper but no luck.

Thank you for any advice,

Solution 1

You can use the following article to understand the way.

creating a Jar file

jar cf jar-file input-file(s)

But still you can zip a file using windows zip utility or winzip and rename it as a jar file. It is not official but it works.

Solution 2

No matter how big or small you project is, the best answer to this question IMHO is a build tool. I would recommend maven, it is a great tool. It will take some time to get into and it will probably slow down your pace at first but the rewards of knowing how to use a tool like that are very big.

http://maven.apache.org/

Solution 3

from your terminal - go to the directory where you have the files you want to jar and type the command

jar -cf myjarfile.jar *.java

hope this helps see also: Creating a JAR File

Comments

[Stefano Bossi]

Moving to Gradle is even a better choice. It's just a personal consideration. Here you can find the documentation: Gradle Java Library Plugin