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rajeev_inf asked in Computers & InternetProgramming & Design · 10 years ago

What Is The Use Of Jar Files in Java ?

what is the use of jar file in java ? is it provide any security ? is it same as dll files ?

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  • Vaibhav
    Lv 6
    10 years ago
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    jar files are executable so they are used to create executable java programs

    jar files are also compressed

    you can also sign jar files

  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Applications can be packaged into jar files, allowing the user to run the software on his or her computer. Software libraries are also stored in jar files.

    Source(s): Experience coding in Java
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