How can I open Java .class files in a human-readable way?

Question

I\'m trying to figure out what a Java applet\'s class file is doing under the hood. Opening it up with Notepad or Textpad just shows a bunch of gobbledy-gook.

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Answer 1

That's compiled code, you'll need to use a decompiler like JAD: http://www.kpdus.com/jad.html