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What is a JAR file (Java Archive)?

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 ...
InfoWorld

Java Tip 120: Execute self-extracting JARs

For many years, Phil Katz’s archive creation, zip, has been one of the most popular file archiving formats. Sun has adopted the zip format as the basis for the Java Archive (JAR). Sun has extended the ...
TechRepublic

How to install the GlassFish Java Application Server on Ubuntu Server 22.04

How to install the GlassFish Java Application Server on Ubuntu Server 22.04 Your email has been sent Glassfish is a free, open-source Java application server that simplifies the process of deploying ...
Ars Technica

[Java] Getting the absolute path of the running jar file?

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 ...
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How to deploy a JAR file to Tomcat by example

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. The question of how to deploy a JAR file to Tomcat drives a surprising amount of traffic to ...